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'The Trials of Academe'
When in doubt, sue. That philosophy has become an expected part of American society and (to the frustration of many...
Breakthrough on Open Access
5 major research universities pledge to set up system of payments for work their professors publish in free, online journals -- aiming to shift economic model of scholarly communication.
A Call for Change, From Within
As member of the Spellings Commission, Robert Zemsky generally defended higher ed. His new book backs panel's diagnosis that problems are severe -- but promises more thoughtful prescription than the commission offered.
'Harlem vs. Columbia University'
In 1968 and 1969, students at Columbia University protested against a number of the university’s policies and plans, accusing the...
Textbook Bonanza
News abounds about bookstores and other providers (on ground and virtual): reunification at Barnes & Noble, infusion for Academos, expansion for free textbook initiative.
'Academic Lives'
When professors publish their memoirs, what do their stories say about themselves, the state of academe, and their disciplines? These...
'Mathematicians Fleeing From Nazi Germany'
Much has been written about the immigration of Jewish scholars and others who opposed or feared the Nazis to the...
'The Price of Defiance'
In 1962, with court backing, James Meredith became the first black person to enroll at the University of Mississippi. His...