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Angst and Hope for Liberal Arts Colleges

Professors and presidents consider whether their business models, demographics and programs must change for institutions to thrive.

Obama, the Academic (Again)

Embracing his scholarly roots, President Obama became the first sitting president to publish an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Newly Tenured ... at Connecticut College, DePaul, MIT, Western Michigan

The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Connecticut College Christine Chung, computer science Jennifer...
Opinion

How to Choose a (Machiavellian?) Leader

Machiavelli's name has long been synonymous with political skulduggery, but Maurizio Viroli offers us a kinder, gentler Machiavelli -- someone who kept the common good in mind in ways greatly lacking in this election year, writes Scott McLemee.

Spellings: $500 Tuition a 'Game Changer'

In a wide-ranging discussion, the new UNC system president said accountability measures can stop micromanagement.
Opinion

In Loco Personal Trainer

Exercise improves cognition, so it's time for colleges to require physical education throughout a student's undergraduate experience, writes Karen Costa.

The Law Professor Who Answered Back

When students complained about a Black Lives Matter shirt, she responded in a letter now going viral, but without any identification. We'll tell you who she is.

Labs Are for the Humanities, Too

Conference delves into best practices and rationale for the institutions.