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Anti-Unionization Views in Higher Ed Pity the Plumage but Forget the Dying Bird
Systemic issues represent real threats to the vitality and productivity of communities committed to advancing knowledge.
Mental Illness Isn’t the Only Reason Someone Takes Their Own Life
Research shows that socioeconomic inequality, workload, bullying and neurodivergence can all factor into someone dying by suicide.
The Financial Aid Community Needs Clarity and Accountability From ED
And it needs more critical coverage of the sweeping regulatory changes administrators are being asked to implement.
Librarians Are Meant to Serve the Institution, Not the Profession
Libraries should start with meeting a need rather than obsessing over a credential when they're hiring new librarians.
Relocation of Education Department to Facilitate Redevelopment
ED will be leaving its headquarters regardless of where Energy is housed. We supported this resolution to pave the way for Washington to convert unused federal real estate into housing and greater tax revenue.
Don’t Blame Older Generations for Society’s Structural Problems
Recognize that every person—no matter their age—deserves to live a full life and has a role to play in addressing our shared challenges.
A Study Isn’t ‘Worthless’ Because It’s Incomplete
A recent FIRE study showing that disciplines have become less ideologically diverse is important, even if the survey is based on a small sample of faculty.
Tenure Isn’t Above Critique, but Let’s Find New Faults to Consider
Deepa Acevedo responds to the “ad nauseam” arguments against tenure.