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Some worry that the new rules are a direct response to protests in support of instructor unionization. (PREMIUM)

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The decision follows weeks of political turmoil and accusations of a rigged presidential search. The new one may take several more months. (PREMIUM)

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In his class on the psychology of evil, an instructor learned that it helps to give students hope so that they can face some of life’s toughest questions. (PREMIUM)

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Explore data on more than 80 measures to see how your state is doing in relation to others on faculty pay, student aid, and more. (PREMIUM)

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For graduate students going on the faculty market, the job talk is where you can really shine — or very publicly fail.

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