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Teaching Gender Studies to Straight Men

Most gender and women’s studies programs preach to the converted and lack courses that would appeal to men -- or, for that matter, women who don’t have particular political leanings, argues Hallie Lieberman.

Retro Approach to Training Online Teachers

After several iterations, a college at the University of Cincinnati develops an old-time concept -- a radio show -- to teach professors new techniques.

Giving the Finger to K-State and General Education

A freshman who says he has a 4.0 announces his plans to drop out and denounces college as a scam -- setting off a debate on his soon-to-be-former campus and elsewhere.
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An Unhealthy Bubble

We in higher education need to provide a diverse and inclusive environment that challenges people to stop surrounding themselves only with others whose views match their own, writes David P. Haney.
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It’s Time to Turn Yourself In

Dennis Jett casts a satirical eye on Professor Watchlist.

Language by the Shrinking Numbers

A new report from American Academy of Arts and Sciences makes a data-based case for building U.S. capacity for foreign languages.
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Highest Education

Our country must appreciate the value of postdoctoral education and do more to ensure that it flourishes, writes David Silbersweig.

Making a Point by Moving Shakespeare's Portrait

Students at Penn set off debate by replacing image of the Bard in English department building with a photo of Audre Lorde, the black feminist poet.