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U of Illinois Chicago Faculty Will Strike Today
Faculty members at the University of Illinois at Chicago plan to strike today. The faculty union, UIC United Faculty, tweeted...
Media References in Everyday Conversation
Media references can be a great way to break the ice in a conversation. In today’s Academic Minute, Syracuse University’s...
Continued Criticism Leads Hamline to Reconsider (Maybe)
The Board of Trustees issues a statement suggesting the university is reconsidering its stance on academic freedom, which set off a controversy. The university’s president issues a statement strongly defending the university’s position. Outside groups—including some Muslim organizations—reject the university’s position.
Early Decision Continues to Attract Students
At colleges that are highly competitive, programs in which students apply early are very popular. Some critics say that’s part of the problem.
New Data on Public Humanities Training
A new report from the National Humanities Alliance, based in part on a national survey of colleges and universities, finds...
New Presidents or Provosts: California State U–Northridge, Emporia State U, Halifax CC, Lamar CC, Northern New Mexico College, St. Lawrence U, Sul Ross State U, U of Arkansas–Fayetteville, Waubonsee CC, Western Michigan U
Hector Balderas, attorney general of New Mexico, has been chosen as president of Northern New Mexico College. Patrena Benton Elliott...
The Decline of ‘Disruptive’ Science
New paper says truly innovative research and technology across fields is declining. Experts say it’s a wake-up call to institutions and funding agencies.
Media References in Everyday Conversation: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Sylvia Sierra, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies at Syracuse University, examines why media...