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More Than Hateful Words

Racist writing instructor's Listserv post prompts debate about the future of the field and how scholars communicate with one another.
Opinion

Prepping a Course I’ve Never Taught Before

How do you prepare to teach such a class, a junior professor asks -- especially if you'd never have suggested offering it in the first place?

Paid Vacation for Grad Assistants

Boston U formalizes a graduate student leave policy allowing year-round stipend recipients 10 days off.

Death Knell for Trigger Warnings?

A new study says trigger warnings are useless. Does that mean they should be abandoned?

Political ‘Litmus Tests’ in Florida

Academics oppose proposed legislation to survey student and faculty political beliefs at public universities.

The Admissions Scandal and a Service for Ph.D.s

Popular alternative-academic career platform was bought last year by the foundation behind the recently uncovered undergraduate admissions scheme.

New Programs: Public Relations, Catholic Leadership, Data Science, Public Policy, Canine Management, Students With Disabilities, Psychology

Boise State University is starting an online bachelor's program in public relations. Franciscan University of Steubenville is starting an online...
Opinion

Unfair at Any Speed

The long-held belief that faster is better in learning -- speedism -- hurts students of all speeds, writes Myk Garn, and should be replaced with individualized and guided learning models.