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A classic study of American Populism has reached its second edition -- 50 years after the first one appeared. Scott McLemee gives thanks.
STEM-ming the Tide
A federal study finds that nearly half of college students who pursue science and technology degrees leave the field or drop out -- roughly the same attrition rate as in other fields.
Online Learning and Credential Completion
New study of online learning, finding those who've taken distance courses to be more likely to earn certificates and degrees, is at odds with earlier research focusing on shorter-term outcomes.
Why I'm Not Canceling Class
Email from Berkeley lecturer to his students draws praise for his comments on the value of education -- and some criticism for his refusal to honor a picket line.
Newly Tenured ... at Clarkson, Hofstra, U. of Texas San Antonio
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Clarkson University Luciana Echazu, economics and financial...
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We Are Not Hypnotized
Responding to another essay, John Raucci Jr. says that professors can be skeptical of online learning and want to experiment with technology-enabled education.
American Studies and Israel
Proposal to boycott Israeli universities leads to intense debate at scholarly meeting.
Academe as a Drug Gang
How best to understand the thinking of new Ph.D.s who enter a challenging job market? A professor's blog post sets off discussion with an unexpected comparison.