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Mary E. Daly writes about why academics in Ireland – and any country that relies on oral history – are closely watching a fight over access to testimonies held at Boston College.

Sue V. Rosser writes about the importance of looking for signals -- both in policies and in attitudes -- in evaluating whether a department will be supportive of female scientists.

Do public universities subsidize their athletics programs too much? John V. Lombardi compares the totals to their library spending and asks: What's an acceptable ratio?

International comparisons of universities play a valuable role, but some governments are abusing their findings, writes Phil Baty.

China strives to build world-class universities, but can it develop the equivalent of the University of California? Cristina González asks.

Thomas C. Terry asks why academics who would never joke about or question the beliefs of many groups are so quick to mock or criticize Mormons.