Teaching

Arizona lawmakers' failed proposed ban on “divisive” college courses signals new criticism of white studies. Similar courses -- though common -- have become controversial elsewhere. Those who teach them say the classes are being distorted.

Northwestern U Faculty Senate passes resolution encouraging professors to put information about mental health services on their syllabi.

Christopher M. Hakala provides insights on creating and running a teaching center.

By Christopher M. Hakala

Study suggests digital models can help medical schools, which face a shortage of cadavers, teach students human anatomy.

Amid enrollment declines, speakers at Modern Language Association discuss shifts in the major, such as a de-emphasis of traditional survey and the addition of more writing-related courses.

While Michael Nelson may be doing everything wrong in his upper-level undergraduate course on the American presidency, he finds it somehow seems to work.

By Michael Nelson

Professors say even introductory courses should make students think like historians.

Study finds positive impact on graduates’ life experiences, including leadership, civic-mindedness … and financial success.