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When a Better Ranking Is a Bad Thing

Many of the criteria of U.S. News reward philosophies that public universities should be running away from, not embracing, writes Robert J. Sternberg.

McGinn, Again

A philosopher known for scorched-earth polemics has made himself a bit more notorious. Scott McLemee considers the perils of paraphrase.

The Real Problem With the Common App

Move past the technical horror stories, writes Theodore A. O'Neill. The system is doing damage to educational values when it's working.

Don't Pay It Forward

An idea gaining support in some states has a catchy sales pitch, but is actually a bad deal for students, writes Kati Haycock.

What Do I Tell My Students?

As an adviser to adults in English-language and GED programs, Shawn Fisher wrestles every day, on the ground, with the vocational vs. liberal education divide.

Not a Scarlet Letter

It's time for adjuncts to talk with their students about what it really means to be off the tenure track.

How Our Zombies Are Faring

Mark Salisbury, ever-diligent in assessing students at his college, looks at one emerging group (or are they?).

Between Thought and Expression

Scott McLemee considers the legacy of Lou Reed.