Faculty Issues

Tens of thousands of Iranian students studied in the U.S. in the 1970s. New book tells how they helped unsettle the diplomatic relationship between Washington and Tehran in lead-up to Iranian Revolution.

Could a one-day walkout at Loyola Chicago set the stage for other campuses?

In an era of record student debt and continuing retention challenges, it's worth asking whether we might find ways to cut general-education requirements by half, argues Zachary Michael Jack.

Author discusses his new book about gay students and LGBT activism at Christian colleges.

New analysis says the issue, while important, does not represent nearly as severe a problem as many believe.

Author discusses her new book, which argues that federal laws that weren't focused on gender led to rise in female enrollments in higher education.

Author discusses his new book calling for academic leaders to defend free speech on campus.

It's not enough to say that they pick up critical thinking skills, write Sam Wineburg, Joel Breakstone and Mark Smith. It's time to offer evidence.