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U.S. Higher Ed Isn’t Ready for Authoritarianism
Universities are unprepared for the possibility of a Trump win, Austin Sarat writes.
What McAllen, Tex., Tells Us About Problems in the Gainful-Employment Rule
The new rule doesn’t account for gender, geographic and racial wage gaps, Josue Vasquez and Felida Villarreal write.
Your AI Policy Is Already Obsolete
The increasing integration of AI tools into existing platforms raises new challenges, Zach Justus and Nik Janos write.
How Hard Will Colleges Work for Racial Diversity?
Fall enrollment numbers suggest that achieving a racially diverse class isn’t impossible without affirmative action—but it is a lot harder, Jeff Strohl, Zachary Mabel and Kathryn Peltier Campbell write.
‘Bowling Alone’ (The Movie)
New on Netflix: Scott McLemee reviews a documentary about the life and work of Robert D. Putnam.
Letter From a Child-Free Cat Guy
Craig Wynne calls for adding childlessness—and childfree-ness—to DEI conversations.
Should College Counseling Centers Be ‘Neutral’?
For counselors and others in student-facing roles, neutrality is an unhelpful concept, Philip J. Rosenbaum writes.
Teaching Centers Aren’t Dumping Grounds
It comes down to respect—and it’s time for a reset, Kerry O’Grady writes.