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Documentary History
A new book traces the background of scholarship in the age of instant reproduction. Scott McLemee gets out the highlighter.
Practicing What He Preaches
Star professors who talk about the importance of public higher ed but teach at elite privates send one message, writes Abraham Gutman. Those who take jobs at public universities send a much better message.
Professionalism and Formality
Will Miller says it's just fine when students call him by his first name.
Are Systems Bad for Flagships?
State systems have served higher education well over time, but in today's environment they may be inimical to the health of flagship universities and the regions they serve, write Robert Berdahl, Steven Sample and Raquel M. Rall.
Too Much Informality
Katrina Gulliver is tired of students calling her by her first name -- and of professors who encourage the practice.
The Perversion of Virtue
A new book looks at the twisted logic at work in a horrific crime. Scott McLemee investigates.
Idealistic Engineers
Scott R. Hummel considers why enrollments are up in engineering -- and the kinds of students being attracted to the field.
