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Academe Is Complicit
In the wake of Aaron Swartz's death, Timothy Burke asks why so many scholars have failed to consider the ethical arguments for open access -- or to act on them.
Spoiled Children
The more financial support parents provide for college costs, the lower their children's grades, national study finds.
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Reacting to Aaron Swartz's Suicide
In academe, many advocates for open access mourn loss of a leading thinker and activist for the movement. Many also criticize MIT, which says it will study its role in his legal struggles.
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After a Professor's Suicide
Death of department chair at Texas A&M -- a prominent figure in rhetoric nationally -- leaves scholars with more questions than answers.
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Better Than We Think
Research from University of Washington shows professors to be self-critical about and constantly struggling to improve their teaching.
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New Look for Lumina
Foundation picks new strategies for its college attainment push and grant-making, with a focus on metro areas, innovations and results.
Paying for Proof
Coursera unveils fee-based, verified courses, which could generate revenue for the company and its university partners.
Making the Case for Adjuncts
Adjunct faculty make up most of the higher education work force, but their working conditions largely don't reflect their role. Is reform on a wide scale possible? What will it take?
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