Filter & Sort
Boycotts Cannot Become the New Normal
Ronald R. Krebs argues that the new AAUP statement on academic boycotts undermines scholarly values and opens the door to further politicization of the academy.
Stop With the Rural-Bashing on Campuses
Faculty should avoid the Trump-country trap this election season, Lisa R. Pruitt and Emelie K. Peine write.
Tim Walz, China and Me
The choice of a vice presidential candidate with deep ties to China prompts Jeffrey Wasserstrom to reflect on trips taken and not.
Why I Chose to Be a Financial Aid Administrator
Even in this most difficult of years, financial aid is my calling, Steven J. McDowell writes.
A Paramount Duty
Virginia attorney general Jason S. Miyares responds to a recent opinion piece about the duties of public university board members.
What Is at Stake in an Academic Boycott?
The movement to boycott Israeli universities puts academic freedom at risk, Cary Nelson writes.
Wake Up, Academia: The AI Revolution Waits for No One
Many higher ed institutions are preparing students for a world that no longer exists, arming them with skills that may be obsolete before they even graduate, writes Angela Virtu of American University’s Kogod School of Business—which is ensuring every student will graduate understanding AI holistically.
You Can’t Outsource Educational Leadership
Colleges shouldn’t rely on third-party providers to teach students fundamental skills in civil discourse, Eli Gottlieb writes.