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Linda McMahon’s Trojan Horse
Don’t kid yourself: This administration is not letting up its attacks on higher ed.
How to Talk to Grad Students and Postdocs About Career Paths They Cannot Predict
The labor market is changing. So should the way we talk to trainees about their careers.
Everything Is Not Fine
People hear “wellness” and think yoga, meditation and deep breathing. They say, “Everything is fine!” and go on pretending. It’s time to get honest about both.
What the Tuskegee Dress Code Debate Reveals About Institutional Power
There’s a key distinction between rules and standards.
Don’t Wave the White Flag on Reading Just Yet
I spent part of my summer trying to explain to college students why they should read. Here’s what I found.
No Carrots and No Sticks?
The Education Secretary has called on higher ed leaders to declare how they plan to rebuild public trust. But the sector has reason to read between the lines.
Let’s Call a Truce Between Universities and the Trump Administration
We’ll tell you what: We’ll publish information about our planned reforms if the Trump administration does the same.