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Stepping Away

Time for a reset, and a big thank-you to my wise and worldly readers.

By Matt Reed

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The Case for Digital Badges for Ph.D.s

Sasha Bianca Goldman explores five reasons why they could be a solution for delivering professional development and skill-building content.

By Sasha Bianca Goldman

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Selective Admissions on Trial

The Supreme Court decision on affirmative action is yet another reminder that emulating Harvard is—and always has been—a fool’s errand, John R. Thelin and Richard W. Trollinger write.

By John R. Thelin and Richard W. Trollinger

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Dealing With Graduate School Rejections

Applicants and programs need to improve rejection letters and how they are handled.

By Brent Foster

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Our Bookshelves, Ourselves

We get lots of advice when we retire, writes Robert Franciosi, but no one ever addresses the elephant in the room for some aging professors: What to do with all the books?

By Robert Franciosi

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Columns Higher Ed Gamma

The True Heart of Darkness

Entering the black box of family life.

By Steven Mintz

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Higher Ed Under Threat

Attacks on public higher education are attacks on American democracy, Philip DiStefano writes.

By Philip DiStefano