universities

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However, statistics published by the government's own workforce planning group show that for the past nine years, universities have consistently recruited too many primary teachers and not enough secondary teachers in most subjects.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

One might assume that if these bias response teams were so insidious and widespread, there would be other cases in which students had been unfairly targeted by public universities, providing a clearer instance for standing.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Such drastic reductions have been noted at universities and research facilities across the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The lieutenant governor also serves on boards that oversee state colleges and universities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Electronic computers were rare jewels, their million-dollar-plus price tags affordable only by large research universities and government institutions.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly