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The Next Librarian of Congress?
President Obama's nominee to lead the Library of Congress draws support from library groups.
New Path for MLA Leader
Rosemary Feal, executive director of the MLA, says she's stepping down next summer, at the end of her current term. She's leaving behind an organization that's much more representative of its members.
Opinion
The 21st Century's J.D.
Whether it is San Bernardino or Sandy Hook, the Sept. 11 attacks or urban police shootings, a certain (perhaps surprising) academic field is the glue that tries to keep people’s lives together, argues John L. Jackson Jr.
Don't 'Go There'
Is teaching under campus carry still teaching? New guidelines from the Faculty Senate at U of Houston ask the question, with suggestions such as dropping controversial course content for safety concerns.
Another Speaker Blocked
Cal State Los Angeles says conservative writer, who was scheduled to criticize trigger warnings and Black Lives Matter movement, can appear only with someone opposing his views.
Riding the Wave
On Sept. 9, 2015, scientists decided where they would publish evidence for gravitational waves. Five days later, they made the discovery.
Opinion
The Name of the Polymath
Scott McLemee pays tribute to the life of Umberto Eco, who had an attitude of mind condemned to tireless curiosity.
Computer Science as Liberal Arts 'Enabler'
Liberal arts colleges are increasingly exploring interdisciplinary connections to find a place for computer science on their campuses.