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The Humanities Are an Existentialism
If we only focus on the practical skills students acquire by studying the humanities, we lose sight of their most useful value of all: to help us live meaningful lives, writes Dan Edelstein.
Gen Ed Through Minors
A liberal arts college in Idaho is trying a new approach to ensure depth as well as breadth in the student experience.
Is Citing History a Threat?
Colorado State-Pueblo professor who is outspoken critic of budget cuts sent out an email comparing them to a century-old massacre. Hours later, university took away his campus account. UPDATE: University president cites Virginia Tech and Columbine.
Whistle-Blower Blocked
U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill stops researcher from discussing her controversial findings on literacy of athletes.
Tracking Alternative Credentials
U.S. Census Bureau's first-of-its-kind report on the 25 percent of adults who hold a non-degree credential could influence policy and how college completion is viewed.
The Feel-Good Summit
White House meeting focuses on what colleges have done and can do to help low-income students, with lots of praise and little mention of rising prices and ratings.
Texas Takes On Student Outcomes
University of Texas System creates web tool to track graduates' earnings and debt five years after leaving college, among other outcomes.
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(This) Adjunct is Dead
One longtime philosophy adjunct comes to terms with academic job market -- on his own terms.