Faculty Issues

Modern Language Association members discuss how to process the movement -- for themselves, their work and their students.

A liberal arts education may not have the highest returns in the short run, but a study finds that after 40 years, liberal arts institutions bring a higher return than most colleges.

Today’s rancorous environment makes discussing politics hazardous, writes Sara Eskridge, who has found technology can be used to foster objectivity and engage students.

MLA members discuss professors' ethical responsibilities for training graduate students, as some propose shifts in admissions practices.

MIT puts professor on leave over new revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein as it issues anticipated report.

Federal officials have been scrutinizing foreign research ties for evidence of inappropriate influence. Now state lawmakers in Florida will do the same, raising concerns about potentially duplicative oversight.

Scott McLemee explores various scholars' rationales for self-plagiarism.

Evergreen State, long known for experimental education and leftist politics, still has no majors but is providing students with "paths of study" to follow if they choose.