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Why We Need College Ratings

We must give students and families the right kind of information -- about multiple factors, and not blended into a single institutional rating -- about one of the most expensive purchases they will ever make, writes Carrie Warick.

Personal Economy and Liberal Arts

Yes, it matters what our students major in -- but it may matter less than their maturity and perseverance and other interpersonal skills, writes Lee Williams.

Documentary History

A new book traces the background of scholarship in the age of instant reproduction. Scott McLemee gets out the highlighter.

Practicing What He Preaches

Star professors who talk about the importance of public higher ed but teach at elite privates send one message, writes Abraham Gutman. Those who take jobs at public universities send a much better message.

Professionalism and Formality

Will Miller says it's just fine when students call him by his first name.

Are Systems Bad for Flagships?

State systems have served higher education well over time, but in today's environment they may be inimical to the health of flagship universities and the regions they serve, write Robert Berdahl, Steven Sample and Raquel M. Rall.

Too Much Informality

Katrina Gulliver is tired of students calling her by her first name -- and of professors who encourage the practice.

The Perversion of Virtue

A new book looks at the twisted logic at work in a horrific crime. Scott McLemee investigates.