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Revisiting Mindset

When you read Carol Dweck’s examples, you may see bits of yourself in them—and be displeased enough to want to change, writes Rachel Toor.

The New Global History

A compelling way to renew the study of our collective past.

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Finding Strength in the Struggle

Roshni Rao describes how she discovered that progress as an international scholar demands active self-advocacy, not just adaptation.

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Admissions as Slavery Reparations

The end of race-based affirmative action should pave the way for positive admissions considerations— and full-tuition support for—descendants of enslaved Americans, James E. Murray Jr. writes.

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Opinion

Strange Bedfellows on Accreditation

Jennifer Blum and Robert Shireman write that bipartisan consensus around improving accreditation is possible.

Doing the Work

Challenging (and changing) conventions in order to live your values.

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Just Follow the First Amendment

Private colleges should stop taking sides on speech, Max Schanzenbach and Kimberly Yuracko write.