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Mastering Out
Why the choice to leave a Ph.D. program with a master’s is the right one for many -- maybe even a mastering in -- and why it should be more visible.
Philosophy Degrees and Sales Jobs
New data on the first three jobs held by graduates of six popular majors show career pathways are a swirl rather than a straight line, and that college degrees typically do create a foundation for entering the workforce.
Rewriting the Rules for Accreditors
Many regulatory changes sought by the Trump administration in an accreditation overhaul reflect shortcomings found at for-profit accreditor restored by Betsy DeVos.
Accreditors, States and Political Influence
Responding to recent controversies in South Carolina and Alaska, federal panel on accreditation will study how regional agencies should monitor politicians' influence over public colleges.
Opinion
Foxy Logic
Scott McLemee continues his review of Catherine Lyall's Being an Interdisciplinary Academic: How Institutions Shape University Careers.
‘No Singular Pathway’
New data from Council of Graduate Schools show nonlinear career paths and cross-sector movement among Ph.D.s three, eight and 15 years postgraduation, with implications for graduate training.
‘The College Dropout Scandal’
Author discusses approaches that work to get students to the finish line.
Publishers' Pending Merger Faces Growing Opposition
Concerned about limited purchasing options and potential price increases, students and consumer groups challenge the proposed merger of two major textbook publishers.