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Historians as Futurists
Is history really future studies in reverse? Panel at recent gathering of historians' association makes case for teaching the future.
Selling the English Major
At MLA, professors consider how to make the case for their discipline -- and talk about salary prospects -- to prospective students, but also to parents, presidents and politicians.
Historians Reject Measure Criticizing Israel
Scholars question idea that one country should be "singled out."
Best Acknowledgments Ever?
Blog post about a scholar's anti-thank-you has lots of people talking.
Opinion
Career Advice by the Book
Natalie Lundsteen shares a shortlist of standout books providing valuable guidance to Ph.D.s engaged in a career search.
Bias Against Female Instructors
New analysis offers more evidence against the reliability of student evaluations of teaching, at least for their use in personnel decisions.
Open Access at Both Ends
Dozens of liberal arts colleges come together to form Lever Press, a book publishing imprint that promises to be open access for both authors and readers.
Confronting the Past
Historians debate the value and place for Confederate monuments, memorials and other symbols.