professors

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Some professors who taught from the same textbook for up to 20 years are getting used to certain classes that don’t feature a textbook at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

By the way, we should give a shout-out to the law professors who devised and promoted shield laws—David Cohen, Rachel Rebouché, and Greer Donley.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Sherry Zhou, a senior majoring in political science and communications, said the timing was difficult with major assignments due and many professors using Canvas to share readings and slide decks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Equally, the need for professors and instructors engendered by the college boom created its own class of intellectuals and intellectual hangers-on.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

I knew someone must have the answer so I decided to ask one of my professors.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover