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The Need for Outside Jobs in Grad School
The restrictions on taking work outside academe no longer match the reality that many graduate students face either professionally or financially, argues Zeb Larson.
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Veblen Saw It Coming
Several characterizations of the wealthy in his writings seem especially relevant to the ongoing admissions scandal, Mike Martin observes.
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More on Alaska
The cuts for higher ed in the state are bad, but there are a lot of things going on up north we need to think about.
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3 Ways to Transform a Lecture Class
Cathy N. Davidson suggests some easy yet constructive ways to introduce and frame a course that can enhance student-centered learning.
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Let the Professors Run the University
Faculty members need to reassert themselves as the people who direct discourse on campuses, argues Samuel J. Abrams.
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A Neglected Variable
We should think about when students and families have money, not just about how much they have.