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Counterpoint to Presidential Careerism
In era of million-dollar campus CEO's, small college group urges focus on "fit" between leaders' personal "call" and the mission of their institutions.
Attacking the GMAT Monopoly
Exam that for decades has been required for MBA programs is getting some competition at Stanford and MIT -- raising questions about standardized testing and admissions.
Grant for Islamic Studies Put on Indefinite Hold
A controversial Islamic think tank's plans to endow a chair at Temple U. fall through -- because of prudence or undue influence?
What They Saw in Arkansas
16 years after Bill Clinton, another "education governor" seeks the presidency. A look at the Huckabee record on higher ed.
Economists on Higher Ed
Papers at annual meeting explore assessment, student aid, course sequence and the role of community colleges.
Confronting -- and Not Confronting -- Plagiarism
History journal editors explain the challenges of dealing with complaints -- while some scholars see inadequacy in current systems.
Passion, Joy and Graduate Education (Really)
Historians consider why new doctoral students get disconnected from what drew them to the field (bad historiography being one culprit) -- and how to keep them excited.