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Skewing Dude-ward?
Despite two generations of work by feminist literary critics, a study indicates that new books by men get disproportionate attention from reviewers. Scott McLemee reports from the literary battlefront.
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Preventing Separate and Unequal
A new report from the Century Foundation offers a pathway to a revolution for community colleges. Wick Sloane urges the colleges' presidents and students to hear the call.
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A Naming Opportunity
As dean of students, Lee Burdette Williams is responsible for reading graduates' names at commencement -- an honor that carries with it anxiety as well as excitement.
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Commencement Handshakes
Lane Glenn reflects on the grips and styles of this year's graduates.
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Higher Ed in 2018
Jeb Bush and Randy Best predict a period of significant change for colleges and universities -- from a provider-driven model to a consumer-driven model.
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Me Studies
A faculty member drafts a fake job ad to consider what's wrong with higher ed today.
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Back to Methuselah
The original search for the fountain of youth didn't pan out -- but a new one is under way. Scott McLemee considers "The Longevity Seekers."
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Reform or Retreat?
College presidents and provosts at all institutions -- be they Division I or Division III -- must be vigilant about compromises and challenges to amateurism, writes John R. Thelin.