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By Marc Parry

William Happer’s move to science adviser to President Trump raises questions about how scholars should respond when facing outsiders’ attacks on their foundational knowledge.     (PREMIUM)

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Technology
By Steven Johnson

Despite a “severe” malware attack, the Stevens Institute of Technology says it believes no personal data have been exploited. (PREMIUM)

Athletics
By Liam Knox

Billy Napier told his players on Wednesday they would be required to become dues-paying members of the Ragin’ Cajun Athletics Foundation. The university has since walked back his comments, but player advocates say the attitude is the real problem. (PREMIUM)

The Chronicle Interview
By Will Jarvis

The author of The Blood of Emmett Till says Americans on both the right and the left lack the political will to confront the country’s racial predicament. (PREMIUM)

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Almanac 2019

Only four institutions had four-year graduation rates that exceeded 90 percent. (PREMIUM)

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By Dennis Barden

As “headhunters,” we may be able to clarify things for you about an executive search, but we’re not going to coach you.

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