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Ed Data Goes Dark: Why It Matters

Cuts to the Institute of Education Sciences are part of an authoritarian playbook, Robert Ubell writes.

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Free Speech Matters. So Does DEI.

Students can’t speak and debate freely without inclusion and belonging, Michael S. Roth writes.

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Lessons Learned From a College Closure

In part three of a three-part series, former senior leaders at Cabrini University offer advice for navigating a closure, including ideas for how neighboring institutions can help—and not hurt.

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Presidents Are Staying Busy, Not Silent

Just because presidents may not be speaking out, that doesn’t mean they aren’t advocating for the sector and their students behind the scenes, Mary Dana Hinton writes.

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The Deadline That Wasn’t

Higher ed botched its response to the anti-DEI Dear Colleague letter, Steve Robinson writes.

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How to Support Faculty During the Chaos

Beth Mitchneck and Stephanie A. Goodwin suggest some simple ways academic administrators can support faculty whose research and teaching are under threat.

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Beyond Work-Life Balance: The Future of Career Services Lies in Career and Life Integration

Career centers must evolve into hubs of lifelong guidance, personal development and future readiness, writes Hassan Akmal of UC San Diego. College leaders must embrace five strategic imperatives to lead this transformation.

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Intellectual Affairs (2005–2025)

In his final “Intellectual Affairs” column, Scott McLemee looks back at 20 years of writing about the world of scholarly books and ideas.