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The Elephant Woman
A new book tells stories of politics and psychology among the pachyderms of Africa. Scott McLemee has a look.
Making It Official
Johns Hopkins decides that it's time to spell out what academic freedom means at the institution.
'A More Perfect Union'
Anna Deavere Smith, actress and playwright, argues in Jefferson Lecture that humanities are key to a better understanding of what it is to be American.
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Rebundling College
Higher education faces challenges, writes Larry D. Large. But the solution isn't to further break apart its functions, but to bolster them.
Student and Shipbuilder
New shipbuilding apprenticeship at Old Dominion University may be first of its kind to include a bachelor's degree, paid for by the shipyard, which also kicks in at least $225,000 during each apprentice's course.
Does Faculty Diversity Need Targets?
Brown U. says it will double underrepresented minority faculty ranks in 10 years. What's its strategy? Why do some institutions favor -- and some avoid -- specific goals?
'Expanding the Circle'
New book explores strategies and obstacles for gay, lesbian and transgender students and those who conduct research on L.G.B.T.Q. topics.
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In Defense of Curmudgeons
The majority of campus curmudgeons care about improving their institutions, writes Terry O'Banion. College leaders need to learn to listen to these concerned curmudgeons.