Filter & Sort
The White Privilege Moment
Scholars fend off right-wing opposition as concept attracts mainstream attention.
5-Year Plan
MLA urges radical changes in Ph.D. education, including shorter time to degree, new forms for the dissertation and greater emphasis on learning to teach.
Deadly Rampage
Six students at U. of California Santa Barbara murdered. Authorities identify a troubled off-and-on student at Santa Barbara City College as the killer.
Opinion
Defending Commencement Protest
The much-praised critique of Haverford students by the substitute speaker ignored key facts about the protest movement and the nature of dissent on campus, writes Michael Rushmore.
Opinion
Again and Again
Lawrence Schall wonders if -- in the wake of another tragedy -- college presidents can find a way to lead the discussion on the need for gun control.
Web of Justice?
Controversial Internet campaign "outing" an unnamed philosophy professor for alleged sexual assault and harassment attracts praise and criticism.
Opinion
Professors Need Not Apply
The NCAA's new governance model aims to put college sports on a stronger academic footing -- so, Josephine Potuto wonders, why will faculty members have far less authority in it?
Pledging Allegiance
At UCLA, chancellor condemns pro-Palestinian groups' tactic of asking candidates for student government to promise not to take trips to Israel sponsored by certain groups.