Faculty

W. Robert Connor suggests five alternative -- and more effective -- ways to talk about the value of the humanities.

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A lawsuit against the American Studies Association argues its support for the academic boycott of Israel falls outside the scope of its mission.

New book decodes key terms for academic life, from A to Z.

Cadre of esteemed mathematicians gain traction in their campaign to remake the college curriculum in the discipline.

Tiffany Kraft is fed up with her job and wants to explain the importance of not being an adjunct.

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Adjunct union protests working conditions and stalled contract negotiations with fake job pamphlet.

Several developments in the humanities this week are as newsworthy as the Pulitzers -- and possibly more consequential in the long run, writes Scott McLemee.

By Scott McLemee

New book argues that professors should actively resist the "culture of speed" in academe.