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Of Hobbitology
Scott McLemee interviews author Robert T. Tally Jr. on J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit: Realizing History Through Fantasy: A Critical Companion.
Investing in Ukraine Through Scholarships
Alfred University president Mark Zupan encourages other university administrators to continue to invest in Ukraine, its people and its future through scholarships.
Character and Admission
With the Supreme Court likely poised to bar affirmative action in admissions, it’s time to think about what we can consider, write Tom Bear and David Holmes.
A Message to Students About ‘The Bot’
In a world where students are taught to write like robots, it’s no surprise that a robot can write for them, Julia McKenzie Munemo writes.
Worried About ChatGPT? Don’t Be
ChatGPT raises questions about what we value in writing instruction, Hetal Thaker writes.
The Integrity of History Education
Legislation targeting K-12 classrooms also threatens the integrity of history education in colleges and universities, James Grossman and Jeremy C. Young write.
Accreditors Are Sleeping on the Job
The accrediting agencies’ collective failure to hold low-performing colleges accountable against objective standards harms students and taxpayers, Jay Urwitz writes.
Why I Hate the Term ‘Latinx’
If we’re serious about inclusion, it’s time for academe to drop “Latinx” in favor of the term “Latine,” Bryan Betancur writes.