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Students Don’t Read Enough? Don’t Blame the Profs
Blame the jobs that compete for their time. Blame the messages our institutions are sending about what’s worth their time—and what the purpose of their degree is.
Fire First, Settle Later: Academia’s Troubling New MO?
Denying tenure-line faculty their legal rights comes with costs.
‘Not Everyone Needs College’ Is a Straw Man
Too often, the claim that “everyone needs college” serves to derail conversations about access.
What to Know About AI and Mental Health
Many students are turning to AI for their mental health needs—a fact campuses ignore at their peril.
Why Fascists Hate Sociology
The anti-sociology politicians are on to something in grasping the field’s power.
Addressing the Antisemitism Education Gap
A new survey shows anti-Jewish attitudes are pervasive on campuses, while education and training on antisemitism are lacking. Colleges must close this gap.
The Downward Spiral of the NSF’s GRFP
Under the Trump administration, the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program has strayed from its historic mission of funding the most meritorious candidates regardless of STEM field.