Can Academics Also Be Activists?
One scholar-activist describes the rewards and challenges he faces as a community advocate and scholar.
Stevens Point Students Protest Humanities Cuts
Stevens Point revisits proposed cuts to humanities majors after strong opposition from students and faculty.
The Humanities and Science Culture Divide
Cultural polarity between science and humanities endangers future research, but teaching techniques can bridge this divide.
Can the Humanities Help the Environment?
Environmental humanities combines ecological research with humanistic practices to study natural disasters’ effect on people.
Do Online Courses Promote Racial Inequality?
Online courses may be financially attractive for institutions, but data shows decreased success rates across racial groups.
Your Advocacy Led to 2018 Humanities Victory
Thanks to your actions, funds for programs such as NEH, Title VI, and Fulbright-Hays are secure. Success for 2019 starts now.
Sexual Harassment in Vulnerable Departments
Reluctance to stand against sexual harassment grows as faculty face few job options and departments fear cuts.
Paula Krebs: The Cost of Cutting the Humanities
Working and middle-class students have the most to lose if Stevens Point cuts humanities majors, says MLA Executive Director.
Assessing Learning-Outcomes Assessments
University-wide learning outcome assessments take time and resources but may help student learning. Educators debate their worth.
Adviser Neglect: Is it Time to Rethink Graduate Training?
The master-apprentice model for graduate study reinforces neglect from advising senior faculty. It might be time for a new model.