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An Even Better Framing: The Student as Citizen

Not customers, and not clients, either—reclaiming a vision of students as citizens points to a way forward for higher ed, Christine M. Nowik writes.

AAUP Opposes ‘Anticipatory Obedience’ to Trump, GOP

The American Association of University Professors released a statement Thursday urging universities not to engage in “anticipatory obedience,” which it...
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Scientists Worried After Trump Halts NIH Grant Reviews

A pause in communication is typical during a new administration’s transition. But some scientists fear that tying up NIH grant funding for any length of time could disrupt ongoing, time-sensitive clinical research.

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How to Bring Your Research to Market

Katharine Ku offers advice for researchers new to tech transfer.

A diverse group of college students raise their hands as the instructor appears to call on one of them.

Making Class Participation Grades Meaningful

Benjamin Rifkin calls for incentivizing preparation for class discussions and making expectations for student engagement more transparent.

Students and teachers demonstrate on campus during San Francisco State strike, December 6, 1968

Toward a Democratic Academic Freedom

Understanding academic freedom as a collective faculty responsibility provides a basis for protecting academic rights, Will Clark writes.

Amy Wax Sues, Accuses Penn of Racial Double Standard for Speech About Black, Jewish People

University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax is suing her institution, asking a judge to overturn Penn’s sanctions against her...
A photograph of a pro-Palestine protest in New York City, including a banner that says "Ceasefire Now!"

Historians’ Council Vetoes Gaza Scholasticide Condemnation

American Historical Association convention-goers overwhelmingly passed the statement on Jan. 5, but the group’s top elected body has vetoed it without letting all AHA members vote.