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Historian Gordon Wood Dies at 92
Gordon Wood, a longtime Brown University professor and author of multiple books on the American Revolution, died Sunday at age 92. His scholarship argued that the Revolution produced rapid social and political change.
FortuneGordon S. Wood, Pulitzer Prize-winning Historian of the American Revolution, Dies at 92
Wood died Sunday after being struck by a car in East Providence, Rhode Island. He authored prize-winning books on the founding era and taught at Brown University.
New York PostGordon S. Wood, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian of the American founding, dies at 92
The Brown University professor emeritus and Pulitzer winner was hit Sunday in East Providence. He authored prize-winning studies of the Revolution and early republic.
winnipegfreepress.comGerman Philosopher Jürgen Habermas Dies at 96
Jürgen Habermas, a leading German philosopher, died at age 96. He advanced liberal secular thought within academic political philosophy.
france24.comFrench Professor Investigated Over Self-Created Philology Medal He Awarded to Chomsky and Others
Authorities allege Montaclair created a fake international award, presented it to himself in 2016 at the French national assembly and later to Noam Chomsky and Eugen Simion. The 46-year-old academic bought the medal for €250 and used it to secure promotion to associate professor.…
foxnews.comHeterodox Academy Reports Decline in Required DEI Statements for Faculty Jobs
An advocacy group has reported a sharp decline in diversity, equity, and inclusion statements required for academic job applications. The finding is based on a comparison of faculty job advertisements from 2025 and 2024. The report was published this week.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewOnline Game Simulates Academic Life and Early-Career Researcher Challenges
An online game popular among academics simulates the daily experiences of researchers, particularly those in early career stages. The game highlights aspects such as grant applications, publication pressures, and work-life balance. It provides players with insights into the reali…