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Bluegrass Battle

Article sets off debate on whether a roots genre from Appalachia risks its authenticity when colleges study and teach it.

Science’s Communication Problem

Research university leaders see wake-up call in data on sharp partisan divide on higher education and deep cuts proposed by Trump.

Stealth Attack on Liberal Scholar?

Historian alleges coordinated criticism of her latest book, which is critical of radical right, from many who have received Koch funding.
Opinion

There’s an App for That

While no writing instrument can do the actual work for you, Scott McLemee describes the benefits (and disadvantages) of various note-taking apps.

‘The Toxic University’

Author discusses his new book, which argues that politicians and “zombie leadership” in higher education are destroying academic values.
Opinion

Documenting Harassment in Astronomy

Survey data point to widespread problems, but also opportunities for astronomy to lead on improving the climate for women and minorities.
Opinion

We Don’t Need No Stinking Thought Leaders

Despite Daniel Drezner’s arguments to the contrary, now is not the “worst of times” for public intellectuals, Jonathan Marks argues.

Finding Its Moment, 30 Years Later

A brief mention in an interview by a British artist breathes life and sales into a niche music theory book.