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academe

[ak-uh-deem, ak-uh-deem] / ˈæk əˌdim, ˌæk əˈdim /


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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

Sinnett’s deeply civilized call to rejoice in life’s rich diversity of perplexities is discordant with the tenor of dogmatism in academe.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2022

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




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