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The Palestine Exception: Is Morality a ‘Distraction’?
A small act in recognition of Palestinian humanity during a scientific presentation should not have been met with a reprimand.
How the Compact Curtails Academic Freedom
The Trump administration’s proposed compact with colleges would violate academic freedom and freedom of expression in three broad areas.
Double the Value of the 4-Year Degree
Making it easier for students to double major is one compelling answer to questions about value and return on investment.
Rejecting the Compact Is an Opportunity
The only action needed now is no action at all, Joseph Fishkin writes.
On Climate Action, a View From Behind the Pack
The fight to decarbonize a public campus in a red state is a fight worth having, Michael Johnston and Kevin Kircher write.
Normalize the Gap Year
The gap year model is due for a reset, and admissions professionals have a role in helping make that happen, Carol Langlois and Becky Mulholland write.
The Case for Sustaining Undergraduate Research at Small Colleges
Primarily undergraduate institutions should not be left out of conversations over shifts in federal research funding, Andrea Chapdelaine writes.
The Great Divergence?
As some states move to regulate public colleges more like K–12 schools, we may be witnessing the start of an epic natural experiment in governance, Neal H. Hutchens writes.