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Opinion

Why I Signed With the Literary Agent Who Didn’t Want My Book

Working with an agent who challenges your vision for your manuscript could push you to think more deeply and ultimately write a better book.

Dozens of unionized graduate students at Harvard University picket the Harvard Science Center on April 21, 2026.

Labor Watch: Loyola, UC Workers to Strike While Harvard Fights Continue

Plus, the Maryland Legislature voted to expand bargaining rights to non-tenure-track faculty.

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Opinion

Becoming a Public Scholar

An interview with David M. Perry, author of a new handbook to help academics write for the public.

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Informal Research Ties ‘More Important’ Than Co-Authorship

Those who are frequently thanked in journals are much more likely to be successful themselves, says a new PNAS paper.

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New State Laws Land Blows Against Shared Governance, Tenure

Many legislatures have wrapped up their regular sessions. Inside Higher Ed provides a rundown of major legislation that passed in nine of these states.

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Opinion

Toward a True History of Viewpoint Diversity: It’s the Disciplines, Stupid!

Government and foundation-driven efforts to increase viewpoint diversity fundamentally misunderstand the issue.

Ep. 196: College Presidents on Finances, M&A and AI

Discussing key findings form Inside Higher Ed’s 2026 survey of college and university presidents.

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Opinion

Possibly My Last View on the Trouble With Tenure

I’ve spent my whole career fighting against tenure. You can bet I’ll keep up the fight as long as I can.