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Taking a Stand for Science
After investigation of professor accused of promoting religious views in a science course, Ball State U.'s president says intelligent design shouldn't be taught in such classes.
Expelled for Sexuality, and Sent a Bill
A student expelled for having a lesbian relationship and ordered to repay $6,000 in scholarship money is fighting back.
Adjunct Win at Religious College
NLRB official, rejecting stance of Pacific Lutheran U., says non-tenure-track faculty members have right to vote on collective bargaining.
Opinion
Cardinal Questions
Can believers and unbelievers find fellowship? Scott McLemee looks at the 21st-century dialogue between faith and reason.
Mission-Driven Change
A lowered age of eligibility for Mormon missionaries is likely to ripple through higher education, pressuring the finances of LDS-heavy institutions and reshaping undergraduate culture for those of the faith.
Next Phase of Birth Control Fight
Obama proposes that religious colleges be exempt from paying for employee birth control, but those on their plans would still receive contraceptive coverage.
Settlement in Counseling Conflict
Eastern Michigan settles former graduate student's lawsuit challenging curricular requirements that conflicted with her religious beliefs.
Praying for Jobs
Since 2008, academic job openings in religion have dropped sharply -- and the positions that do exist are more likely than in the past to be non-tenure-track.