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Free Speech, Both Ways
West Virginia University defends right of Breitbart's Milo Yiannopoulos to speak, but also right of students and faculty members to answer back when he attacked a professor who advocates for gay and minority students.
Intellectual Property Problems
New book highlights intellectual property practices that the author says are dangerous for the public's interest in higher ed.
‘Failing Families, Failing Science’
New book about balancing work and home life as an academic scientist warns that failure to address the challenge will cost institutions and science as a whole.
4 Years, 7 Months to Publish Article
Researcher sees his experience as emblematic of challenges of publishing interdisciplinary science.
Opinion
Faculty on the Front Lines
After the presidential election, how do faculty members most effectively teach students in a divisive climate? Shontavia Johnson and Jennifer Harvey provide concrete advice.
Forgotten Chairs
New study suggests that training for department chairs is woefully inadequate at most institutions.
Students and Art on the Klan
Salem State reopens exhibit that was shuttered based on student criticisms but places most controversial piece behind drapes. Maryland Institute College of Art involves students in displaying piece on the KKK.
Values for the Trump Era
Philosopher proposes a code of conduct for academics in a time of political uncertainty. MIT faculty members affirm their commitment to shared values.