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Philosophy of Sexism?
U. of Colorado releases extraordinary report about sex bias and incivility in department, and brings in outside chair to change the culture. Move comes in a discipline regularly criticized for lack of support for women.
Opinion
The Magic Word
To reach the general public, academics should stop their fear of using "I" in their writing, suggests David Jarmul.
Obama vs. Art History
President joins the ranks of politicians who suggest liberal arts disciplines don't lead to jobs.
'Mixed'
Editors discuss themes in new book of essays, written by multiracial college students.
Opinion
Thoughts on Poetry in Winter
Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson are penetrating pop culture, and it's not even Poetry Month. Carolyn Foster Segal explains why she finds hope in that happenstance.
Starr President
After many years in which professors and administrators clashed at Baylor, President Kenneth Starr has won over the faculty.
Timid About Fair Use?
A new report from the College Art Association says that artists and art historians have real and perceived concerns about fair use laws. Experts say other kinds of academics do, too.
Opinion
'Creditocracy' in America
How much remains of democratic principles when a society is sunk in financial debt? Scott McLemee starts checking the books.