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Wednesday, July 27, 2016


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Hillary Clinton and Higher Ed


Tuition

How Clinton’s ‘Free College’ Could Cause a Cascade of Problems premium

By Scott Carlson and Beckie Supiano

The Democratic nominee’s proposal might sound great, but it could close many colleges, pressure some flagships, and disappoint students.

From the Archives

In a Tumultuous Era, Hillary Clinton Emerged as a Voice of Her Generation premium

By Kelly Field

The future candidate rejected 1960s radicalism but continues to embrace its social ideals.


Also in Today's News


Government

A University Makes a Rare Call to Ditch Its Title IX Exemption

By Gabriel Sandoval

Since 1985, Pepperdine University has been exempt from certain provisions of Title IX. But early this year it decided to waive that status. It’s not clear what prompted the shift.

The Ticker

Louisville Board Still Hasn't Accepted Its President's Resignation

The Board of Trustees postponed a meeting on Tuesday at which it was slated to consider the resignation of James R. Ramsey, who said last month he would step down. The board will meet instead on Wednesday.


Views


Commentary

Texas Picked an Ominous Date to Arm Its Public Colleges

By Rosa A. Eberly

Fifty years after the first mass shooting on a campus, is this really the best that we can do?

Lingua Franca

The Pink of Fashion

Allan Metcalf figures out why young women wear clothing labeled "pink," when it isn't.


Advice


Vitae

How Hard Is It to Get Tenure?

By Karen Kelsky

It's stressful for everyone, but your department wants you to succeed.

Vitae

Tenure-Track Wisdom: Milton Newberry III

By Dan Royles

The sixth in a series of interviews with new assistant professors about their first year on the job.


Job Opportunities


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Illinois, United States

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Colorado, United States

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