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The Versatility of Nathan Glazer
His scholarly accomplishments were legion and well-known, but many people may have overlooked his contributions to the development of Harvard University Press, writes Lindsay Waters.
China's Thousandfold Guantánamos
With China's assault on scores of leading academics and intellectuals, business as usual is no longer possible, writes Magnus Fiskesjö.
Ethical College Admissions: The Language of Scandal
Is it an "admissions scandal" or not? Jim Jump considers the words and their importance.
My Black and Latinx Students Need Affirmative Action
My students face numerous obstacles inside and outside of school. Being scapegoated for taking seats should not be one of them, writes Yoo Eun Kim.
Making the Anthropocene
Scott McLemee reviews some of the many books coming out this spring and summer with the term in the title or clearly hinted at as the focus.
Know Your Title IX
Voicing different views, no matter how respectful or reasoned, about sexual assault and other contentious issues has become increasingly difficult on campuses these days, argues James Moore.
Admissions, Athletics and the Academic Index
To understand how the recent scam departed from conventional procedures for monitoring the role of athletics in admissions, it's worth examining the Ivy League conference, writes John R. Thelin.
Of Youth and Bad Behavior
Actions by our students and other young people may anger us, but we should go slowly before rushing to judgment, counsels Rob Weir.