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'The Cultural Capital of Asian American Studies'
The Cultural Capital of Asian American Studies (New York University Press) explores the state of the discipline more than 40...
What Direction for Rhet-Comp?
Has field become too enamored of theory or "agency" or new media or writing about writing -- as opposed to its roots? Has "drive-by Foucault" replaced political and philosophical thought?
Be Their Guest
Investigation into U. of Tennessee's football recruiting practices raises questions about the continued presence of "hostesses" -- female students responsible for entertaining recruits -- on some campuses.
Coach Suspended Amid Charge of Player Mistreatment
Texas Tech University on Monday suspended its head football coach, Mike Leach, after the father of a player said the...
Questions About Offshore Medical Schools
Questions about offshore medical schools receive attention in an investigation by The St. Petersburg Times. The offshore institutions defend their...
U. of Hawaii Moves to Cut Faculty Salaries by 6.7%
The University of Hawaii will cut faculty salaries by 6.7 percent, beginning Jan. 1, The Honolulu Star Bulletin reported. University...
Economic Literary Realities
Crisis today should lead to reevaluation of some works about previous downturns, and a renewed focus on financial issues in literature, scholars argue.
Tennessee Considers Shifts for Community Colleges
Tennessee lawmakers are considering plans to more closely align community colleges with public four-year institutions, The Tennessean reported. The plans...