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Bard College Is More Than Leon Botstein
From Apple to Disney, history shows that truly great institutions are defined by their mission, not the charisma of a single leader.
How One Scholar Is Fighting for Democracy On and Off Campus
The Public Scholar speaks with Jonathan Becker, a professor of political studies and the director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College about his work to protect student voting rights.
Trump Seeks to Silence Critics. These Scholars Are Pushing Back.
Self-censorship might seem like a safe option right now, but public scholars have a responsibility to provide evidence and context in fraught times.
32 Residencies to Fuel Your 2026 Writerly Dreams
Getting away to focus on your writing even for as little as a week could push you out of your comfort zone and unlock new ideas.
What Makes a Great Book Proposal? A Literary Agent Explains
From a query letter to sample chapters—a book proposal determines if your brilliant idea makes it to print. Here is some practical advice to make sure your pitch sings.
How Op-Eds Play the Long Game of Persuasion
Even in a polarized landscape, people remain capable of considering new perspectives. And political communication and media studies show that op-eds can change minds.
What Makes a Great Op-Ed? An ‘L.A. Times’ Editor Explains
Op-ed editor Philip Gray shares advice for academics on how to get published in a national paper and how submitting pieces is a numbers game.
Is Your Idea Op-Ed Ready? Here’s a Test to Find Out
Not every academic idea is ready for the opinion page. Here’s how to test your topic and shape it for a public audience.