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In Praise of Small Conferences

You don't need thousands of people and academic superstars to learn a lot, writes Jason Pickavance.

Our Entering Class for 2008

The Ivy League's ever-increasing selectivity prompts a response from U. of All People, channeled by David Galef.

A Dish Best Served Cold

Shakespeare wrote one of the most savage plays in the canon. Scott McLemee visits the dark side.

Truth, Lies and Rankings

Tony Keller writes that magazine compilations of information about higher education serve students and the public.

Second Thoughts About 'Professionalism'

I’m not sure what is meant by professionalism. I suppose it has something to do with knowing what you are...

Is Anything Off Limits?

Stephen Joel Trachtenberg writes that educators must insist that even in violent conflicts, college and university campuses merit special protection.

Student Loans, the Baby and the Bathwater

The scandal has revealed some poor decisions and problems that need fixing, but going too far could hurt students, writes Donald E. Heller.

The Eternal Sophomore

Kurt Vonnegut is dead. So it goes. Scott McLemee gets unstuck in time.