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Hire a Geezer
Rob Weir argues that top colleges and universities can get better by getting grayer -- at least in selecting professors.
The Meaning of a Transgender Homecoming King
A student's victory points to the power of some campus traditions, and the need to challenge them, writes Hugo Schwyzer.
Blind, Deaf and Dumb
Teaching students to read literature is about taking your time and encouraging them to do likewise, writes Laurence Musgrove. It's not about speed and the latest gadget.
A Guide for Consumers of Theology
Charlie Clark on what it might look like if U.S. News ranked churches.
Time's Up -- Or Else!
Three things caught my eye this morning, each conveying a “time’s up!” warning. First, while savoring my first cup of...
Beyond Islamophobofascism
Al Qaeda's strategists have a battle plan. Scott McLemee wants to duck and cover....
Can Higher Education Manage Talent?
Colleges are better at helping other organizations' employees develop than at helping their own, writes Doug Lynch.
Is This Trip Really Necessary?
If academics want to take global warming seriously, they can start by considering how much they travel, write Joyce Appleby and Nikki Keddie.