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Monday, August 28, 2017


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Students

The Stubborn Stigma of the Male Nurse premium

By Karin Fischer

Despite the economic advantages, men shun certain health-care fields that have traditionally been associated with women.

Administration

Why Did UVa Allow Banned Torches During White-Supremacist Rally?

By Michael Vasquez

The university has a rule against open flames on campus. A Virginia law forbids using fire to intimidate. Neither was enforced.

Students

As a Challenge to DACA Looms, Participants Brace for a Battle

By Katherine Mangan

Rumors are swirling that President Trump may end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, as some state attorneys general threaten to sue over it.

Students

To Help Students Heal After Hate, Meet Them Where They Are premium

By Brianna Tucker and Clara Turnage

As classes begin, counseling centers are preparing for an influx of students who may have experienced trauma stemming from the deadly violence in Charlottesville.


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Advice

Imagining Ph.D. Orientation in 2022

By Jim Grossman

In five years, how we welcome new doctoral students should look a lot different from today.

Commentary

Some Students Need Extra Help. Here’s How We Can Provide It.

By Harry J. Holzer and Sandy Baum

By trying to keep all doors open for all students, we’ve created a system that provides inadequate guidance and poor options for many, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Lingua Franca

Bogus Advice for Op-Ed Authors

Geoff Pullum studies a how-to guide for New York Times contributors, and finds evidence that it cannot possibly be taken seriously.


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Building a Shared Learning Environment
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Job Opportunities


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Wisconsin, United States

PRESIDENT, University of Charleston
West Virginia, United States

Director of Financial Aid, University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Wisconsin, United States

Asst/Assoc. Professor of Higher Education, University of Georgia, Institute of Higher Education
Georgia, United States

Chief Information Officer (CIO), Mississippi State University
Mississippi, United States

Tools & Resources


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