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Fired Over a Beer Can?
Popular professor says he was fired by Charleston Southern U. over appearance of his image -- famous for his mustache and beard -- on a beer can used to raise money for women with ovarian cancer.
A 'Growth' Field
Some centers dedicated to teaching and learning have closed as a result of budget cuts. But the field is one of growth over all, experts say.
Opinion
How For-Profits Lost Their Way
Wall Street riches led some proprietary colleges to pursue growth at all costs, and they're paying for it now. Ben Miller urges them to return to their roots.
Transparency vs. Censorship
FOIA requests regarding (another) U. of Virginia professor's research raise questions about email privacy and academic freedom yet again. And this time, the professor happens to be married to the university's president.
Opinion
Why I'll Add a Trigger Warning
Angus Johnston thinks the concept is a worthy addition to a syllabus and promotes good teaching values.
Opinion
Trigger Warnings Are Flawed
Seven humanities professors offer 10 reasons that "trigger warnings" are counterproductive.
5-Year Plan
MLA urges radical changes in Ph.D. education, including shorter time to degree, new forms for the dissertation and greater emphasis on learning to teach.
The White Privilege Moment
Scholars fend off right-wing opposition as concept attracts mainstream attention.