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Graduation Day, U of All People
The president delivers his commencement message to the graduating students, and David Galef is there.
Communication Breakdown
Mobile technology changes the way we interact. Scott McLemee looks into the sociology of the cell phone.
To Lend or Not to Lend?
The "no loans" policies adopted by wealthy colleges may have fostered the dangerous belief that borrowing for college is somehow wrong, writes Brian Rosenberg.
Equity, Ethics and Adjuncts
The long strike at York University this year, writes Linda Muzzin, challenges everyone in higher education to consider the treatment of non-tenure-track faculty members.
The Dreaded Grade Appeal
Clarity and consistency can help students and professors avoid negotiations and complaints over grades, writes Shari Dinkins.
Business and the Relevance of Liberal Arts
Strangely, business gurus like Peter Drucker have often made a more compelling argument for liberal education than the academy has, writes Melanie Ho.
Toward a 21st Century Renaissance -- in My Day
Robert Weisbuch considers the strengths of disciplines -- and how their interactions should change.