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‘Viewpoint Diversity’ Is Not the Answer

Viewpoint diversity treats the symptoms of dogmatism, but curiosity treats the disease, John McHugh writes.

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No More Monoliths

Post–affirmative action data should reflect the diversity of student identities, Niyati Shah and Juhwan Seo write.

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What Is Behind FIRE’s Attacks on AAUP?

FIRE is no defender of academic freedom, Joan W. Scott writes.

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Revisiting the Stanford Prison Experiment

An artful new documentary sheds new light even for those familiar with the infamous experiment, Scott McLemee writes.

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Grade Inflation: An Ahistorical Narrative

The narrative around grade inflation would benefit from some historical perspective, write Christopher J. Richmann and Ryan T. Ramsey.

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What’s Next for DEI?

Colleges should rethink their approaches to DEI if they don’t want to see it dismantled during a second Trump administration, Patrick J. Casey writes.

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Burn It Down: A License for AI Resistance

Resistance is not futile, Melanie Dusseau writes.

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Colleges Must Recommit to Serving Those Who Served

While they are highly motivated, disciplined and capable, veterans are often unlike traditional undergraduates in many ways, and supporting this population requires a holistic approach, writes Meg M. O’Grady of National University.