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Because “The Laughter” is not just any book from such a perspective — it’s a no-holds-barred comic achievement that lambastes the power structures keeping men like Oliver skulking the halls of academe.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Across academe, government, and industry, between 89% and 95% of respondents said they were very or somewhat satisfied with their principal job, about the same levels as in 2019.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 1, 2023

Although academe may dismiss the Galileo Project as nothing more than pandering to a gullible public, such prejudice is unhelpful and myopic.

From Scientific American • Jul. 29, 2021

Q. Re: Exiting academe with grace: I hope this doesn’t sound overly dramatic but I’d also advise you to keep quiet about your plans until after you’ve defended your dissertation.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2020

Davis pushed to bring the brightest lights of Negro academe to his campus.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly