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Passing English
Long forgotten, J. Redding Ware was a philologist of slang and detective-fiction pioneer. Scott McLemee looks into Ware Studies.
'Black Elk Speaks' Goes Home
5 years after SUNY Press raised eyebrows with the way it obtained book rights that had been held by U. of Nebraska Press, the work is returning to the Plains.
Why Students Study STEM
Math and science exposure has a bigger influence on whether high school students plan to major in a STEM field than does math achievement, new research indicates.
Languages for All?
American institutions are woefully behind when it comes to language education, and fewer jobs for students are among the many consequences, professors and policymakers say at conference.
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24 Months to Go
One year ago, Brian Kibby predicted a shift from print to digital for most of higher education. One year later, he analyzes where things stand.
The Admissions Essay Is Back
As Bard restores idea of writing your way into college, we offer a look at its essay prompts, and others. Are colleges asking the right questions? Was Kant correct about dishonesty? And how cool is the mantis shrimp?
Union Win
Successful organizing drive by Tufts adjuncts is part of "metro" strategy being pushed in Boston area and elsewhere.