Jan 31, 2011: Modern Language Association Releases Analysis of the Job Information List Report includes findings for full-time positions in the foreign language and English editions of the JIL 

Jan 31, 2011: American Historical Association Releases New Report on Job Market Number of jobs posted fell 29.4% in academic year 2009-10

Aug 31, 2010: President Obama Signs $26.1 Billion Education-Medicaid Package Measure Expected to Prevent Teacher Layoffs, Reduce State Higher Education Cuts

Jun 30, 2010: House Appropriators Mark up Commerce-Justice-Science Spending Bill Disaster-War Supplemental could include funding to prevent teacher layoffs

Apr 30, 2010: Senator Harkin (D-IA) Introduces “The Keep Our Educators Working Act” on April 14 Legislation aims to create an education jobs fund

Apr 30, 2010: AACU’s Current Issue of Liberal Education Focuses on the Humanities Articles highlight the changing role of the humanities

Apr 30, 2010: American Association of University Professors Releases Annual Report on Faculty Salaries Report details the economic status of the profession for 2009-2010

Mar 31, 2010: Recent Article Sparks Debate on Profitability of the Humanities  Author claims that the humanities do make a profit for universities

Feb 26, 2010: National Humanities Alliance Submits Humanities Jobs Proposal to Congress $60 million requested to stimulate new teaching positions at postsecondary institutions 

Feb 26, 2010: New Data Available on College & University Humanities Departments Humanities enjoy strong student demand but declining conditions for faculty

Feb 26, 2010: Coalition on the Academic Workforce Calls for Fair & Equitable Treatment of All College Teachers “One Faculty Serving All Students” calls for improvements in higher education institutions  

Feb 5, 2010: Museums Community Issues Action Alert Language in House version of “Jobs for Main Street Act” prevents zoos & aquariums from accessing funds for job creation

Oct 20, 2009: ACLS Addresses Humanities Job Market Challenges New initiative will help new humanities Ph.D.s

Feb 13, 2009: Economic Stimulus Update Congressional leaders reach an agreement on President's $789 billion economic stimulus package

Dec 22, 2009: Modern Language Association Releases New Information on Job Opportunities Data projects 37% decline in faculty positions advertised in the MLA's Job Information List (JIL) in 2009-2010