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Suski faced political backlash over signing an amici brief on transgender athletes, triggering scrutiny of her and the university’s hiring process.
State leaders linked the decision to budget and control over purse strings, signaling political influence on academic appointments.
Critics warned the incident could create a chilling effect, deterring top talent from seeking leadership roles at Arkansas universities.
Advocates for civil liberties argued Suski’s brief was scholarly analysis, not advocacy, highlighting concerns about academic freedom.
The Arkansas Times frames the dispute within broader culture-war dynamics affecting libraries, schools, and public discourse.
The piece connects Suski’s case to a historic pattern of underfunding and political pressures on Arkansas’ higher education system.
Supporters argue the dean hire should proceed based on qualifications, while opponents tie it to ideological tests for campus leadership.
Governor Sarah Sanders’ leadership and policy orders are cited as influencers in the hiring debate.
The Arkansas Times questions the impact on future talent pipelines and the state’s higher education landscape.
The article closes with a reflective note on civil rights history and the ongoing debate over DEI and public funding.

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Arkansas added Clemson walk-on Cade Trotter at quarterback, entering the transfer portal the day after Chad Morris returned to Clemson as offensive coordinator.
The move is described as depth for Arkansas, with a crowded quarterback room and no expectations beyond competition.
Chad Morris’s return to Clemson is framed by Clemson as a reset that could stir memories in Arkansas fans.
Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield has pursued roster stability, prioritizing experience and development over star power.
Cade Trotter announced his commitment publicly, thanking Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield and staff in a social post.

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Older adults show stronger links between certain brain structures and adaptive behavior than younger adults.
Researchers used the Human Connectome Project to map brain communication supporting adaptability.
Biological features of aging-related structures deteriorate over time, aligning with reduced adaptability.
The study connects brain structure changes to age-related behavioral adaptability shifts.
Findings come from analyses of neuroimaging studies and a large-scale data set.
Two adult life periods were examined to relate brain changes to adaptability.
The UK Biobank dataset provided additional imaging data supporting the findings.
The work supports the idea that aging brain structures are tied to adaptability changes.
The study points to potential measures for identifying age-related brain changes.
eNeuro and EurekAlert provide context about aging, brain networks, and adaptability.

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The University of Arkansas withdrew the employment offer to Emily Suski after backlash from state lawmakers over her views on trans athletes.
Suski said the decision was influenced by external individuals, not her qualifications.
Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders's office praised the university's decision.
Civil liberties groups warned the move could chill free speech on campus.
The decision followed pressure over a law school leadership appointment tied to transgender policy debates.
Suski noted that her advocacy related to transgender athletes prompted the withdrawal.
The university cited external stakeholder feedback as the reason for replacing the hire.
The case touched on Supreme Court debates about transgender athletes in women’s sports.
The incident drew criticism from the ACLU of Arkansas and FIRE.
The move sparked debate about leadership, education policy, and state funding.

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