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Indiana and Utah have also passed laws limiting the powers of faculty senates, and the University of Kentucky did so on its own initiative, disbanding its university senate and thereby stripping faculty of decision-making power over academic matters.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The revision addressed some of the new rules stipulated in the bylaws, including lowering the number of faculty senate members from 89 to 60.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Currently, the faculty senates in universities have a significant role in curriculum due to faculty members' expertise in their subjects and curriculum development.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Konstantin Kosachev, deputy speaker of Russia's senate, slammed the weapons deals.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The revision addressed some of the new rules stipulated in the bylaws, including lowering the number of faculty senate members from 89 to 60.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Currently, the faculty senates in universities have a significant role in curriculum due to faculty members' expertise in their subjects and curriculum development.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Konstantin Kosachev, deputy speaker of Russia's senate, slammed the weapons deals.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 14 July 2025
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More to Explore The exterior of the house resembles a three-dimensional De Stijl painting.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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These houses were once used for Rockport’s fishing and granite industry, and are now home to quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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The repeals still need to make it into the final version of the defense policy legislation hashed out both chambers, but the effort clearly has momentum.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the House will remain on 48-hour notice next week, likely meaning the chamber will remain out of session during that time.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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