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The Atrocity Exhibition

All too familiar: a disturbed loner wins posthumous recognition by mixing mass murder and mass media. Scott McLemee consults an Italian theorist's reflections on the problem.
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When August Brings Many Losses

Keys and more.
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Questions on Thought Leadership and Open Online Learning

MOOCs as a mechanism to advance disciplinary (as opposed to pedagogical) thinking.
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Basic and Stretch Financial Goals for Graduate School

Tips for taking control of finances on a grad student budget.
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Redecorating the Presidential Mansion, Er, House

Garrison Walters offers colleges and their leaders some things to think about as they weigh presidential perks. To wit, rationalization is the road to ruin, and if you really want art, buy it yourself. You can afford it.
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A Work in Progress

K. Jamie Rogers says critics have misunderstood proposed changes in engineering accrediting standards, and that the possible shifts are still being modified.
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Applying Microeconomic Theory to Marketing Practice

If you think the cost of developing a shared brand across your campus is pricey, consider the opportunity cost of not doing so.