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Who Must Protect Students?
At a time of renewed national discussion about gun control and violence on campuses, a key legal case raises crucial questions about who is responsible for safeguarding students from each other, writes Christine Helwick.
What the Fisher Conversation Should Really Be About
As the Supreme Court begins to hear arguments about the right of colleges to consider race in admissions, it will be important for institutions to show the value of the holistic review process, argues Terri Taylor.
On Student Academic Freedom
Student movements offer countless opportunities for students -- as well as their teachers -- to learn, writes Henry Reichman.
Our Research Agenda
U of All People joins the legions of universities striving, against the odds, to focus more heavily on research. David Galef "reports."
Confronting Controversy
Colleges should nurture thoughtful debate on their campuses by establishing a designated physical space for planned discussions, led by students, about controversial topics, writes Zachary R. Wood.
'Mad Men' Unzipped
A new academic book on the AMC series is a good conversation starter about the condition of "being a fan" in the everyday, typical sense, writes Scott McLemee.
The Paris Connection
The recent events in Paris -- as well as historic ones -- have resonated especially deeply with American scholars, writes Philip Stewart.
Yes, Alt-Ac and Activism Can Coexist
When it comes to ensuring good jobs for graduate students, they both play a role, argues Leonard Cassuto.