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‘House of the Dragon’ Is Obviously a Thinly Veiled Exploration of Academic Politics
HBO’s take on how a university actually works.
Teaching What Didn’t Happen
How to use counterfactual thinking constructively.
Ask Us Anything
More than ever, job candidates want answers to questions they feel uncomfortable asking, and colleges should make it easier for them to get that information, writes Rachel Gabriele.
Reserve Funds: Stupid Simple, but Super Important
They’re monies saved and held for certain financial occurrences (duh). But when and how they should be used is a little more complicated.
Higher Education: Burning or Bright?
Yes, many Americans question higher ed’s value, but college presidents are answering their questions in innovative and important ways, Eileen L. Strempel and Stephen J. Handel write.
Setting up International Ph.D.s and Postdocs for Success
We should advise our temporary visa–holding trainees how to expand their skills and experiences to prepare for diverse jobs and a successful immigration process, write Paola Cépeda and Natalie Chernets.
Ethical College Admissions: Should Colleges Admit Students Who Haven’t Applied?
Some have started to do so, especially for low-income students. Jim Jump considers the issues.