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Seeking Perfection
Study of the most prominent Portuguese scientists looks for traits they share.
History Jobs Flat
Teaching jobs for historians are down, but data suggest their opportunities outside the professoriate are on the rise.
Obama References Colleges in Discussing 'Bubbles'
In his farewell speech Tuesday night, President Obama spoke frequently of idealism and in particular that of young people. But...
Why Men Care About Status
Was status always important to men? In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Richmond’s Christopher von Rueden explores whether hunter-gatherers...
Rational Actors
Study suggests that number of students taught has relatively little to do with faculty salaries, but that universities act efficiently in allocating resources to teaching and research.
The Trump Nominees and Affirmative Action
Diversity groups question Jeff Sessions’s record -- and some point to comments on race by Betsy DeVos. Senator is questioned on his views on undocumented students and shares laugh with colleague about objections from law professors.
USC Arts and Sciences Adjuncts Withdraw Union Bid
Adjunct faculty members at the University of Southern California’s David and Dana Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences have...
Inaugural Alternatives
Some colleges are planning events for students and faculty members who want to be together on Jan. 20, but not to celebrate.