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How to Choose a (Machiavellian?) Leader
Machiavelli's name has long been synonymous with political skulduggery, but Maurizio Viroli offers us a kinder, gentler Machiavelli -- someone who kept the common good in mind in ways greatly lacking in this election year, writes Scott McLemee.
Obama, the Academic (Again)
Embracing his scholarly roots, President Obama became the first sitting president to publish an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Documents: Paterno Ignored Complaints on Sandusky
Former Pennsylvania State University head football coach Joe Paterno was aware as early as 1976 that former assistant coach Jerry...
Academic Minute: End-of-Life Care in Prison
Today on the Academic Minute, Susan Loeb, associate professor of nursing at Pennsylvania State University, examines end-of-life care for those...
Newly Tenured ... at Connecticut College, DePaul, MIT, Western Michigan
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Connecticut College Christine Chung, computer science Jennifer...
Slip of the Tongue
Economics professor loses department chairmanship after his comments at a free enterprise conference are leaked.
After Brexit Vote, Some British Researchers Shunned
A survey by The Guardian found cases in which British academics are being asked to withdraw from international research teams...
Beach Blanket Cartoon Caption Contest
It's time again for Inside Higher Ed’s monthly Cartoon Caption Contest. Click here to propose a caption for this month's...