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Scott McLemee reviews a scholarly article that examines how small but significant tweaks to an academic paper's title can make it more likely to win attention.

By Scott McLemee

Donald Trump’s election would cause fundamental harm to the country, and higher education leaders should intervene to call out the dangers, writes Michael Roth.

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In today's environment, an understanding of the different religions of the world is not a luxury but a necessity, writes William "Chip" Gruen.

By William 'Chip' Gruen

Jay Sterling Silver offers what he thinks is the real argument against laptops in the classroom.

By Jay Sterling Silver

In the midst of a traumatic and turmoil-filled year, people seem to be crying out for historical perspective, writes Jason Steinhauer. But can that help save the profession?

By Jason Steinhauer

Scott McLemee examines the quite serious -- and surprisingly abundant -- scholarship on Donald Trump's The Apprentice.

By Scott McLemee

When students focus their attention on grades and how they are performing, learning may not result, writes Joseph Holtgreive.

By Joseph Holtgreive

Diversity is currently given no weight in U.S. News & World Report’s primary institutional and disciplinary rankings, and it’s time for that to change, argues Gary S. May.

By Gary S. May