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A Good Idea, Not a New One
Nicholas Strohl places the idea of free community college education in the context of earlier debates about higher education policy.
Mixed Marriages
Social hierarchy is a touchy subject. Scott McLemee looks at a sociologist's study of wedding across class lines.
Defending U. of Phoenix
The university's new president, Tim Slottow, responds to Matt Reed's questions about academic quality, saying the for-profit chain serves students well.
The Fastest Track
Fast-track degrees? You wanna see fast? Carolyn Foster Segal shows you fast.
The Future of the University Quarterly
A great legacy can continue but will require both literary and business creativity, write Ian Morris and Joanne Diaz.
The Wrong Path to Higher Ed Equality
President Obama’s plans for free community college and higher ed ratings will reinforce, not combat, inequity for disadvantaged students, writes Tomiko Brown-Nagin.
Politically Correct?
Charles Green takes issue with the way mainstream publications characterize higher education.
'Lighting Up'
Smoking is cool, sophisticated, sexy and enjoyable. Plus, it can kill you. Scott McLemee looks at a study of how students try to split the difference.