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Open Letter to Senator Harkin

Judith Eaton urges the Senate leader -- as he asks appropriate questions about higher ed accountability -- to recognize the value of accreditation.

Revision and Patience

When you hit an awkward or incorrect sentence in a student essay, writes Mark Longaker, remember the learning process.

After ROTC's Return

With all eyes on the Arab Spring, a revolution on American soil is going largely ignored. After four decades of...

Transforming Terror

If 9/11 "changed everything," what did killing Osama bin Laden do? Scott McLemee looks at an anthology on the climate of terror.

Beyond Tweets and Blogs

Colleges need to remember that embracing social media is no substitute for a strategy, writes Kevin Tynan.

Commencement Cash Cow

Speakers should be ashamed of charging to appear, and colleges should stop offering the money, writes Pablo Eisenberg.

Mothers in Higher Education

Stephanie McNulty expresses gratitude for the progress women of her generation have made – but envisions what must be done to make academe even friendlier for the next one.

Take My Degree Back

After seeing the way CUNY's board treated Tony Kushner, Ellen Schrecker wants to return the honorary doctorate she received.