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At some universities, tenure may become a thing of the past. That could have an economic impact.

Aug 16, 2022
Academics want it. Critics want to restrict it. The issue could affect a state's ability to recruit educators.
A Pegasus statue at the University of Central Florida, one of the schools affected by a state law constraining professors' tenure.
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Are Title IX efforts stifling academic freedom?

Mar 31, 2016
A professors group argues gender studies professors are particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment claims.

Professor salaries increase by lowest % in 50 years

Apr 12, 2010
The American Association of University Professors' 2009-2010 report on faculty salaries shows that the average salary for a full-time faculty...