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Reprieve for Oral History
Appeals court issues stay, blocks release of documents from Boston College to British authorities investigating crimes in Northern Ireland.
A Small Bump
The academic job market in history shows a modest gain, but some doubt that the supply of jobs is going to get much better.
Beer and Circuses
At this year's philosophy "smoker," job candidates don't seem to be having a good time, and a petition circulates to reform the controversial reception.
What to Ask About Adjuncts
MLA issues guide to encourage departments to consider specific questions about how they treat those off the tenure track.
Fallout From a Lab Tragedy
Unprecedented criminal charges against U. of California regents and UCLA professor, stemming from a death, highlight importance of proper safety training.
Wayne State U. Wants You to Use These Words
While some mark the New Year by noting words that are annoying, Wayne State University issues a list of words...
Appeals Court Revives Political Bias Suit Against U. of Iowa
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit last week revived a lawsuit against Carolyn Jones, a University of...
A Rick Perry Research/Jobs Effort That Flopped
In Texas and in his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Governor Rick Perry has boasted of his administration's efforts...