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Review of Peter Burke's "Ignorance: A Global History"

Inside Higher Ed

Column: Intellectual Affairs Three years ago Peter Burke published The Polymath ( Yale University Press ), an illustrated history of what are usually called Renaissance men or women. His new book, Ignorance: A Global History ( Yale University Press ), pivots to the complete antithesis of “inquisitive appetite.”

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Our University has much to honor and celebrate for Native American Heritage Month

UW Presidential Blog

Our University’s longstanding ties and deep connections to Washington Tribes and Indigenous communities are an important part of our identity that is reflected across our campuses – in our students who study here, in faculty research and scholarship, in art and architecture, in our campus culture and in the history of the land we occupy.

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Market-led international growth in a shifting landscape

The PIE News

The Year of the Election saw a historic potential voting turnout, with roughly 49% of the global population eligible to vote in 64 countries, more than at any time in history. In this complex landscape, attracting students globally needs innovation, adaptability, and a proactive approach.

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Temple gets $11 million gift for students with disabilities

Inside Higher Ed

Zweig passed away in April 2015 and left detailed instructions in her will for how Leshner should distribute money Zweig made from investing and the sale of her firm—to donate to a cause focused on students with physical disabilities. Temple plans to begin awarding the scholarships this coming fall.

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Seven Best Practices in 40 years of Reporting on Diversity in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the most anticipated annual issues each January is the Emerging Scholars edition that features outstanding scholars of color breaking new ground in research, applying scholarship to public policy and grooming the next generation of leaders and professionals. White House Honoree, Jan. A Lifetime of Service,” Aug.

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Lieberman Expected to Lead La Verne to Next Stage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lieberman is the 18th president of La Verne and the first woman to lead in the university’s history. In 2015, Lieberman was named President of the Year by the Association of College Unions International for supporting an inclusive and engaged campus community. Lieberman advocates having pride in community.

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Plagiarism is a Structural Problem

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Twitter and the right-wing and academic press are abuzz with accusations of plagiarism directed against a Princeton professor who allegedly copied and cribbed portions of his dissertation and a 2015 book. Institutional and non-institutional scholarships that require students to maintain a minimum grade point average.

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