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A 'Growth' Field
Some centers dedicated to teaching and learning have closed as a result of budget cuts. But the field is one of growth over all, experts say.
Opinion
How For-Profits Lost Their Way
Wall Street riches led some proprietary colleges to pursue growth at all costs, and they're paying for it now. Ben Miller urges them to return to their roots.
Transparency vs. Censorship
FOIA requests regarding (another) U. of Virginia professor's research raise questions about email privacy and academic freedom yet again. And this time, the professor happens to be married to the university's president.
Opinion
Why I'll Add a Trigger Warning
Angus Johnston thinks the concept is a worthy addition to a syllabus and promotes good teaching values.
Opinion
Trigger Warnings Are Flawed
Seven humanities professors offer 10 reasons that "trigger warnings" are counterproductive.
The White Privilege Moment
Scholars fend off right-wing opposition as concept attracts mainstream attention.
5-Year Plan
MLA urges radical changes in Ph.D. education, including shorter time to degree, new forms for the dissertation and greater emphasis on learning to teach.
Newly Tenured ... at Arkansas State, Dominican, Hendrix, Middlebury
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Arkansas State University Timothy P. Bohn, theater...