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Of Hobbitology
Scott McLemee interviews author Robert T. Tally Jr. on J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit: Realizing History Through Fantasy: A Critical Companion.
Opinion
Academic Freedom or Muslim Students’ Rights? The Answer Is Neither
The perceived choice demeans the rationality and intellect of devout Muslims and diminishes the university practices needed to accommodate Muslim students with respect.
Delaware State Students Protest Campus Police
Delaware State University students on Wednesday held a protest of the university’s police forces, The Delaware News Journal reported. Students...
How Can Genocide Be Prevented?
Genocides don’t begin overnight, so how can we stop them before they get started? In today’s Academic Minute, Binghamton University’s...
Intensive English Could Disappear Further
Pitt plans to shut down its decades-old English Language Institute this summer. A department chair is trying to save it.
State Budgets Are Booming. How Will Higher Ed Fare?
Many states ended the last fiscal year with record surpluses. Colleges and universities are vying for a piece of the pie—though for most the chances of securing a large slice are slim.
A Harbinger for 2023? Presentation College to Close
The small private institution is closing due to enrollment challenges and other issues exacerbated by COVID-19. Some higher education experts expect more closures to follow.
India Sets Rules for Foreign Universities
Draft says institutions must be among the top 500 in the world. It also has some provisions that raise questions about academic freedom.