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Petitions and the Power of Poetry

A petition at Yale University signifies that now is the time for English departments to teach new kinds of poetry -- and to teach the old kinds in new ways, writes Eric Weiskott.

White Supremacy From Students?

A new group at Auburn University has dubbed itself the Auburn White Student Union, though it's not affiliated with the institution.
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Relying on Women, Not Rewarding Them

New study suggests female professors outperform men in terms of service -- to their possible professional detriment.

Mandating Child-Care Degrees

A changing economy and professionalization is driving an increase in education requirements for child-care workers, but there are concerns about mandating higher degrees for a field that traditionally doesn't pay well.

Another Speech Shut Down

Protest outside event at Claremont McKenna prevents Heather Mac Donald event from having an in-person audience. Question period of appearance at UCLA is disrupted as well.

Crackdown on For-Profit Law Schools

In the wake of federal criticism of its accreditation standards, the American Bar Association sanctions another for-profit law school.
Opinion

Applying to College as a Wheelchair User

Why was finding a college so difficult, asks Valerie Piro, even though all I needed was basic wheelchair access and a dorm room large enough for my physical therapy equipment?

Feeling Like Impostors

New study from the University of Texas at Austin suggests that the impostor phenomenon can affect various groups of minority students in different ways.