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Stanford Tackles Graduate Student Advising Reform

In response to university and nationwide studies, Stanford's new guidelines aim to boost transparency and faculty mentoring.

Higher Education Confronts Sexual Misconduct and Changing Federal Policy

01 May 2018

What constitutes sexual misconduct? Who decides? How should colleges and universities handle sexual harassment and assault cases on their campuses? Can university...

The 2018 Midterm Elections: What the Results Mean for Higher Education

11 Dec 2018

Although the 2018 midterm ballots are still being counted, there is little doubt that the congressional landscape is changing. While Republicans still hold a narrow majority in the Senate, Democrats now control the House of Representatives for the first time in eight years and have replaced several incumbent Republican governors. What are the key takeaways...

The Critical Importance of Reading for Pleasure

How should we decide the merit of a text today? An author argues for the value of aesthetic pleasure—and the fulfillment it can provide.

With Higher Ed at Risk, Interdisciplinarity Is Vital

To better prepare students for the workplace, universities need to offer interdisciplinary training—a lot of it, and early—says one professor.

At Yale, Fear That Science Will Eclipse the Humanities

In the wake of a recent report, faculty members voice concerns that the school’s commitment to the humanities won’t measure up.

Can Colleges Train Liberal Arts Majors for Tech?

Dominican University is trying to crack the code through its partnership with Make School, an innovative institution for computer science education.

May 1, 2018

Stanford Tackles Graduate Student Advising Reform

Higher Education Confronts Sexual Misconduct and Changing Federal Policy

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The 2018 Midterm Elections: What the Results Mean for Higher Education

The Critical Importance of Reading for Pleasure

With Higher Ed at Risk, Interdisciplinarity Is Vital

At Yale, Fear That Science Will Eclipse the Humanities

Can Colleges Train Liberal Arts Majors for Tech?