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Articles, Not Books
New study suggests that science dissertations increasingly are research article based, not book-length studies, reflecting the professionalization of the Ph.D.

Origins of 'The Wisconsin Idea'
Author discusses his new book on a much praised philosophy for public higher education.

When a 40% Raise Is Just Getting Started
U of Memphis is winning praise for giving adjuncts first raise in three decades -- and a large percentage increase at that. But adjunct pay will still be close to minimum wage.

Angst and Hope for Liberal Arts Colleges
Professors and presidents consider whether their business models, demographics and programs must change for institutions to thrive.

Opinion
How to Choose a (Machiavellian?) Leader
Machiavelli's name has long been synonymous with political skulduggery, but Maurizio Viroli offers us a kinder, gentler Machiavelli -- someone who kept the common good in mind in ways greatly lacking in this election year, writes Scott McLemee.

Obama, the Academic (Again)
Embracing his scholarly roots, President Obama became the first sitting president to publish an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Newly Tenured ... at Connecticut College, DePaul, MIT, Western Michigan
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Connecticut College Christine Chung, computer science Jennifer...

Spellings: $500 Tuition a 'Game Changer'
In a wide-ranging discussion, the new UNC system president said accountability measures can stop micromanagement.
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