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'The Professor Is In'
Author discusses her new book on career advice for grad students and junior faculty members.
Opinion
An Ignored Conflict of Interest
Faculty members and their expertise need to be central to curricular review, but with checks and balances related to self-interests of departments, which may not reflect students' interests, write Alexandra W. Logue and Ian Shrank.
Revisiting History
New framework for AP U.S. history has more American exceptionalism and more on the Founding Fathers, responding to critics who said first version was too leftist.
Without a Staff, Does a University Press Exist?
U of Akron denies killing off its press, even though the university eliminated the jobs of all employees. Many are dubious.
Opinion
Lessons of the Salaita Affair
When departments hire outside their areas of expertise, criticism can be no surprise, writes Cary Nelson.
Opinion
The Salaita Case, One Year Later
Michael Rothberg considers the lines from Gaza to social media to Illinois -- and their implications for university governance.
Opinion
Going Online, Being Digital
After more than 25 years of technology-enabled education, college leaders are shifting their focus to how digital technology can improve learning of all kinds, Peter Stokes argues.
Politics of Pell for Prisoners
Obama administration confirms its pilot program to offer Pell Grants to some prisoners is coming this Friday, and some Republican opposition is already forming.