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Parting of Ways
Wheaton of Illinois and professor it tried to fire over her statements about God reach deal under which she will leave.
History Jobs Drop
Openings are down and the number of new Ph.D.s in the field far outpaces available positions, report finds.
Opinion
In Defense of Small Things
When Christopher Schaberg thinks back on his liberal arts education, he sees that the small things often contributed most to his experience.
Changing the Rules?
Tenured Washington State U extension professor says she's being forced out for not bringing in grants that were never established as one of her responsibilities.
The Quest for Poli-Sci Jobs
More ABDs are starting full job searches, and fewer of those in the expanded pool are landing faculty positions, study finds.
Why Did UC Fire a Tenured Professor?
The University of California has fired just a handful of tenured professors since the late 1950s -- including one late last month. Details are still hazy, but those involved in the controversial case against a well-known professor of English at the Riverside campus are breaking their silence.
Opinion
Whistling 'Dixie'
A new book reconstructs the context and mood that made Dallas a hub of far-right activism in the late 1950s and early '60s, writes Scott McLemee, shedding light on the political landscape today.
Rhodes Will Stand
After U of Oxford rejects student demands to remove a statue of Cecil John Rhodes, protesters issue a new set of demands related to racial issues on campus.