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Opinion

What If We Ranked Colleges on Voting Rates?

Community colleges train, yes, but they also educate. Why not educate for democracy?

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Opinion

Why Public Universities Need Their Own Accreditor

State-supported institutions stand to benefit from a streamlined approach to accreditation that aligns with their public mission and obligations.

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Opinion

Thoughts on 20-Plus Years of Teaching Islam

The field has grown substantially, even as it faces unprecedented political pressures and new questions about authority and bias.

Opinion

Will New Graduate Loan Limits Reduce Debt or Just Reduce Access?

Congress’s attempt to address the student debt crisis may force students into costlier private loans or out of advanced degrees entirely.

Opinion

Financial and Reputational Incentives

Three state policy ideas to accelerate success in transfer and learning mobility.

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Opinion

The Threat to University Patents

Regulatory uncertainty could freeze university-industry collaborations.

Opinion

Featured Gig: Project Manager at U-M’s Center for Academic Innovation

Four questions for Angeline Boyes, associate director of project management.

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10 Dos and Don’ts for Ph.D. Applications

Common mistakes can undermine your chances for admission.