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Intellectual Affairs (2005–2025)

In his final “Intellectual Affairs” column, Scott McLemee looks back at 20 years of writing about the world of scholarly books and ideas.

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Living Between Libraries

Fidan Cheikosman asks what it means to find home as an international scholar.

Power From Below

What is the role of community organizing and grassroots movements for social change in American democracy?

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An Open Letter to the NEH

New funding conditions imposed to comply with Trump’s executive orders undercut the national humanities agency’s very mission, Jonathan P. Eburne writes.

Tech Companies Want to Put You Out of Work

They already claim AI can do a teacher’s job. What do we do about that?

Educating the Soul

The humanities as a guide through life’s challenges.

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Opinion

The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

The Feb. 14 Dear Colleague letter was one of the worst attacks on academic freedom by the government in American history, John K. Wilson writes.

Your Alumni Magazine Is a Source of Marketing Gold

Authentic storytelling can be key to successful marketing campaigns in higher education.