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Rearranging the Deck Chairs
John V. Lombardi on academic reorganizations and the interplay of politics, prestige and money.
A Classic Revisited
A lot has changed since 1908, but F.M. Cornford's guide to academic politics is as good as new.
Return to Earth College
Gordon F. Sander reflects on his "green reunion" -- a visit to the environmental college he first profiled 25 years ago.
Real Knowledge
When real-estate professionals wanted some respect, they created an academic field. Scott McLemee wonders how that worked out for them.
Admissions: Worse Than Ever
One parent’s view of the process at selective colleges, by Deirdre Henderson.
What to Do as an Endowed Chair
Donald E. Hall writes that those with the ultimate faculty rank still have an obligation to help their departments.
Cheating in a Time of Extenuating Circumstances
A movie makes Terry Caesar reflect on why ethical standards -- and standards generally -- are no longer viewed in absolute terms.
Throat Culture
Revelations about a player in Watergate have put an end to one mystery. But Scott McLemee wonders if the enigma doesn't linger.