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Visualizing the uneven geographies of knowledge production and circulation
As noted in a previous entry (‘ Visualizing the globalization of higher education and research’), we’ve been keen to both...
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Of philosophers, hourglasses and fleas
Philosophers confuse me. Their classical training (grammar, logic, rhetoric) can be very helpful when I'm trying to decipher a difficult...
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The Patriot Act: Conclusion
[This blog entry is the last of the three devoted to reflections on the Patriot Act, ten years later, an...
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A Student Loan Stimulus?
President Obama has proposed spending five billion dollars on building renovation at community colleges across America. It’s a nifty idea...
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ABC's and PhD's: An important lesson from middle school math
For some unknown reason over the weekend, I felt compelled to check the electronic service that our school system uses...
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Teaching Student-Athletes
I’m not sure that I would have graduated from high school if it hadn't been for wrestling and lacrosse. During...
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Teaching Student-Athletes
Nate Kreuter and Eric Dieter discuss the stereotypes and the practicalities.
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'The Forum and the Tower'
Politicians and academics occupy different spheres. Scott McLemee looks at a new book on statecraft and scholarship.