Recent Articles
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We Must Preserve the Engines of Our Economy
Public universities need public support to weather the financial crisis, writes John F. Burness. To find ways to do that, take a history lesson.
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High-Risk Drinking at College? Soon to Be a Thing of the Past
In light of demographic trends, as well as the commitment of some colleges to deal with the problem in a long-term way, drinking rates on campus may soon decline, predicts...
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Huck Finn Is Everywhere -- Why America Must Save Its Public Universities
Laura Skandera Trombley's father was poor, yet she...
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E-Books Must Be Accessible, and That Means Audio
If they don't have that capability, libraries should refuse to buy them, says Peter Blanck.
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A 'Race to the Top'
President Obama has declared one for K-12. But higher education needs one too, writes Kevin Carey.
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5 Lessons America Can Learn From Asia About Higher Education
The region is confronting American colleges with serious competition, writes Kishore Mahbubani, of the National University of Singapore, who suggests some responses.
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The Liberal Arts Are Not Elitist
A flourishing economy requires the same skills that support citizenship, Martha C. Nussbaum writes.
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7 Major Misperceptions About the Liberal Arts
Liberal arts include the sciences, too, and have nothing to do with liberal politics. Goucher College President Sanford J. Ungar tries to clear up some misunderstandings.
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For the Liberal Arts, Rhetoric Is Not Enough
All college presidents spout the rhetoric of liberal education, but it's time to make the virtues of the liberal arts clear and transparent.
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Critique Your Critiques
Whether comments on papers or a review of a colleague's book, words can wound. Susan J. Behrens offers tips for making criticism constructive, not cruel.
