Opinion

In academic careers, those to whom you are closest frequently move.

Amid the national debate about immigrant students, Alexandra W. Logue and Samuel L. Shrank look at academic records -- and find reasons why the U.S. should be pushing to offer opportunities, not kicking people out.

Understanding attendance policies.

A university campus during August is often a very different place. Summer sessions are winding down, most faculty and most students are not here until late in the month.

Responding to reaction to a blog post on rape culture.

An academic type who doesn't actually enjoy solitude.

Registrars, kids, laptops and wifi.

The career center can't do it all -- professors in liberal arts fields must also take responsibility for their students' job prospects, Patricia Okker argues.