Assistant Professor: What’s the Next Step?
You're no longer an "early career scholar," new to academia. You're an advanced assistant professor. What is expected of you now?
Repeal of Obamacare Would Be a Blow for Adjuncts
For teachers who struggle to pay for their own health insurance, losing Obamacare could put their coverage—and health—in jeopardy.
Liberal Arts Majors Will Win the Robot War
A Google executive explains why students who major in the liberal arts will be better prepared to get the jobs that robots just can’t do.
Reverse the Decline in Language Education
Fewer Americans are studying languages, putting the US behind other countries. The solution: hire more language teachers to close the gap.
MLA Speaks Out on Wage Controversy
"Pure exploitation," says the MLA's executive director about a recently posted job that would pay well below the MLA's recommended levels.
The Arts and Humanities Boost Local Economy
A recent study found that arts and culture in Lynchburg, Virginia generated 10.8 million dollars a year and supported 241 full-time jobs.
Hidden Roadblocks to Supporting Career Diversity
Graduate programs may say they support their PhD students pursuing a range of careers, but do their actions back this up?
Tucson Ban on Ethnic Studies Goes Back to Court
The Arizona law that took Mexican American Studies—and some classic books—out of Tucson classrooms has been sent to US District Court.
How the Liberal Arts Help Veterans Thrive
Vassar’s first class of graduating veterans developed big-picture thinking and added new perspectives to campus conversations.
