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When advocating against injustice, one must first put their own adversity, such as discomforts from the pandemic, in perspective, writes student Alexandra Bowman.

By Alexandra Bowman

To ensure that new federal funds help colleges and universities plan for the future, direct some of the money to help institutions transform themselves, John MacIntosh argues.

By John MacIntosh

After a reprieve due to social restrictions and fewer students on campus, colleges may see more alcohol misuse and hazing this fall, Pietro A. Sasso and Stevan Veldkamp warn.

By Pietro A. Sasso and Stevan Veldkamp

What do you do when a student at home starts drinking an adult beverage during a virtual class? Five academics offer strategies for dealing with it without shaming or stigmatizing.

By Matthea Marquart et al.

Colleges should recognize that research grounded in the daily experiences of those most knowledgeable about students’ lives is crucial for meeting students’ needs, argues Chelsea Gilbert.

By Chelsea Gilbert

And that’s not a bad thing, Max L. Goldman and Rebecca Futo Kennedy argue.

By Max L. Goldman and Rebecca Futo Kennedy

Arthur Levine describes a seven-step process that reveals how far we need to go to ensure that academe keeps pace with the changes taking place in our society.

By Arthur Levine

Jim Jump considers history and race at Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute.

By Jim Jump