Academe Today Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Sign up for this newsletter | Todayâs News | Publishing By Paul Basken Nine months ago, a librarian abruptly shuttered a blacklist of journals he deemed untrustworthy. But while Jeffrey Beall’s project has ended, debates over its merit and impact live on. |
| Faculty By Katherine Mangan Students and others have criticized the institution's president for dismissing complaints against the faculty member. |
| Students By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz “People are listening,” says Armando Bustamante, who works at the University of New Mexico. So he’s making every minute count. |
| Facilities By Goldie Blumenstyk Cornell Tech, an applied-sciences school, blends studio teaching techniques with tech-startup tactics. Its first three splashy buildings aim for a similarly boundary-free approach. |
| The Ticker The Chronicle previously reported that Mr. Bannon had been invited. The announcement confirms that the former presidential adviser will appear at the event, scheduled for this month. |
In Brief
What Works In and Around the Classroom | The Trump administration’s decision to phase out the policy known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, dominated the news earlier this month. The administration’s strict stance on immigration is bound to have an impact on the college classroom in other ways. |
Views | Commentary By Scott D. Schneider During a speech last week, the education secretary relied on a “parade of horribles” that was based almost exclusively on anecdotal, one-sided allegations in litigation. She also made significant misstatements regarding the state of the law and regulatory guidance. |
| The Chronicle Review By Thomas Doherty As white supremacists grab headlines anew, two books illuminate a little-known chapter of 1930s history. |
| Lingua Franca Lucy Ferriss examines resilience, the term of choice in a political atmosphere where climate change is the truth-that-shall-not-be-named. |
| Advice By Manya Whitaker Even in a weak academic job market, you should carefully consider where you want to work and what sort of job you actually want. |
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CUNY students collaborate with other New York universities, local environmental groups, and government organizations to preserve Jamaica Bay. |
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