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.