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Tuesday, May 22, 2018


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Race on Campus

A Texas Campus, Plagued by Hate Groups and Rocked by Protest, Struggles to Heal premium

By Katherine Mangan

Texas State University has been a hotbed of racial unrest over the past few years. The administration is increasing its efforts to make sure that everyone there feels safe.

The Chronicle Interview

How Our Obsession With College Prep Hurts Kids premium

By Scott Carlson

Making them regurgitate facts and study subjects like calculus, which colleges want to see, doesn’t prepare them for the world, says the education reformer Ted Dintersmith.

Leadership

Frustrated Professors Shut Down a Chancellor Search, Leaving UMass’s President ‘Mortified’

By Eric Kelderman

The three finalists to lead the University of Massachusetts at Boston dropped out following faculty criticism of both them and the search process.

In the States

Former Gates Foundation Official Will Lead Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz

Daniel Greenstein, a former director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Postsecondary Success program, will become chancellor of the 14-campus system, which serves 102,000 students and faces serious financial challenges.

Students

U. of Oregon Officials Apologize for Linking Student’s Death to ‘Poor Life Choices’

By Julian Wyllie

Dylan Pietrs was found dead at Shasta Lake, a popular party destination for college students. His mother said the university’s initial statement, which described behavior at the lake as “contrary” to its values, added “insult to injury.”


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Commentary

Why Legalizing Sports Betting Is Good for the NCAA

By John Wolohan

Last week’s Supreme Court decision will most likely lead to more fans, more viewers, and more money.

Lingua Franca

Men Are Sarcastic, Women Are Hot: Gender and Language in Rate My Professors

Sometimes it’s fun to play around with statistical results, says Lucy Ferriss, and who knows? What you discover may have some validity.


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Job Opportunities


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