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Bring On the Alternatives. Colleges Will Hold Their Own.
Silicon Valley titans announce another in a line of purported college killers, many of which have flopped. I’ll still bet on traditional institutions—if they respond to changing expectations.
‘Modern Love’ Host on How the Specific Becomes Universal
Anna Martin, host of a New York Times podcast, explains why stories beat thesis statements.
Which Conflicts Matter?
Graduate students need more than communication skills. They need the discernment to know when to engage, when to listen and when to let something go.
The Danger to Democracy From Banned Books and Newspapers
It’s not just challenges to books in libraries and K–12 schools that threaten free speech.
On Proper Objects of Study
A recent report on the humanities criticizes the distortion of scholarship in the service of political goals. Other disciplines would like a word.
Friday Fragments
History is cunning, Michigan’s grading experiment and first job experiences.
It’s My Birthday and I’ll Take Off if I Want To
Flexible and shortened schedules—birthday leave, summer Fridays, even the four-day week—aren’t just nice perks. They’re simple, low-cost ways to decrease burnout and show employees they are valued.
With Tenure, You Can Only Be Terminated for Cause. What Does That Mean?
Just cause is at the core of tenure protections, but it’s hard to understand. Here’s how to think about what just cause does and doesn’t cover.