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Public Shaming
U.S. representative shares a previously confidential report about sexual harassment by an astronomy professor who went on to teach elsewhere and announces plan to require colleges to tell other institutions about such findings.
Opinion
Aesthetics on the River
Charlie Tyson reflects on the lessons of beauty and thought learned from rowing and from study of the humanities.
Opinion
The Moment We've Waited For?
The recent protests on campuses have made it clear that we in higher education have students' attention and engagement, writes Elizabeth A. Lehfeldt. Now we have to decide what to do with it.
Historians as Futurists
Is history really future studies in reverse? Panel at recent gathering of historians' association makes case for teaching the future.
Selling the English Major
At MLA, professors consider how to make the case for their discipline -- and talk about salary prospects -- to prospective students, but also to parents, presidents and politicians.
Historians Reject Measure Criticizing Israel
Scholars question idea that one country should be "singled out."
Best Acknowledgments Ever?
Blog post about a scholar's anti-thank-you has lots of people talking.
Opinion
Career Advice by the Book
Natalie Lundsteen shares a shortlist of standout books providing valuable guidance to Ph.D.s engaged in a career search.