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a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university
a professor of chemistry Professor Williams will be teaching the class.
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a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university
a professor of chemistry Professor Williams will be teaching the class.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Amanda Miller, professor of sociology at the University of Indianapolis, previously told USA TODAY the behavior isn't all that new.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Inspired by his experience in STEM programs supporting underrepresented minorities and by professors who guided him to take on challenging research, Bello and his research colleagues last year presented their work at the Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Conference in Boston.
—Nicole Gregory, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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What state law, education professors say Conservators have the power to direct, approve or disapprove actions of the board of trustees, superintendent and campus principals, according to state law.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Amanda Miller, professor of sociology at the University of Indianapolis, previously told USA TODAY the behavior isn't all that new.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Critics argue the list often targets professors based on social media posts rather than classroom conduct, sparking debates over harassment, free speech, and academic freedom.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Inspired by his experience in STEM programs supporting underrepresented minorities and by professors who guided him to take on challenging research, Bello and his research colleagues last year presented their work at the Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Conference in Boston.
—Nicole Gregory, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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