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Unpacking Trump's Promise on Free Speech
An executive order linking federal research funds to free speech would be on firm ground historically and statutorily, as well as long overdue, write Frederick M. Hess and Grant Addison.
Ethical College Admissions: Yearbook Photos
The ethical issues raised by the Wake Forest controversy are complicated, writes Jim Jump.
The Lessons of March 4
The 50th anniversary of a protest by scientists against the Vietnam War makes this an opportune time to reflect on that activism and the position of science then and now, writes Alan Chodos.
Mind the Gap
Scott McLemee evaluates international research -- and the resulting attention -- focused on the gender gap in the publication of articles in academic journals.
A Watershed Moment
How should colleges respond, Brian Whalen asks, to a nationalist outlook that sows deep divisions among people?
Today's Context Demands Use of OER
Replying to a recent blog post, Jonathan Poritz argues that lowering students' costs by using open educational resources isn't just a nicety in an era when many students are hungry and textbook "quality" is exaggerated.
How Higher Ed Can Change Faster
Colleges and universities are adopting various structures to drive internal innovation and experimentation -- some focused on transformation and others on iteration, Allison Dulin Salisbury and Terah Crews write.
The Mental Health of Commuter Students
Colleges must understand their distinct needs and consider creative ways to lend support, write Merav Fine Braun and Jenna Citron.