Faculty Issues

Peter J. Spiro’s At Home in Two Countries explores how globalization has turned dual citizenship from an anomalous and potentially dangerous condition into something almost commonplace, writes Scott McLemee.

Study finds variation in the way students are evaluated -- and tougher grades appear to be closer to what they should be. But not necessary due to grade inflation alone.

Author discusses new book about a part of the student population pushing for more support -- and facing a backlash in some states.

Russell Olwell explores why mentoring students is often so low on the faculty agenda -- and what should be done about it.

Pitt’s arts and sciences faculty is divided over a proposal to eliminate a high school study exemption from foreign language requirement. Some say high school seat time is poor measure of proficiency, while others fear forcing too many students into language courses.

Tens of thousands of students and academics join Women’s March on Washington.

Report that first Trump budget will try to kill arts and humanities endowments alarms many academics. Science programs in Energy Department could also face cuts.

Study suggests top humanities journals favor research by professors working at or who earned Ph.D.s at elite institutions.