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Putting the 'Humanities' in 'Digital Humanities'
Reflecting on the recent The Humanities and Technology conference ( THAT Camp) in San Francisco, what strikes me most is...
Shrub Studies
In a new collection of essays, scholars assess the presidency of George W. Bush. Scott McLemee takes a look.
If Henry Could See Us Now
When some colleagues thought they would enhance student reading of Walden by reconstructing Thoreau's cabin, they ran into bureaucracy that offered its own lessons, writes Michael Smith.
Not Dodging Health Care Law
Higher education's efforts to assure continuation of student insurance plans reflect a need to clear up ambiguity in the law, write Terry Hartle and Steven Bloom.
No Excuses, Mr. President
It's time for the Obama administration to look at the disconnect between its education agenda and the goals of teachers and parents, writes Marc Bousquet.
Our Bibles
Bob Blaisdell considers attachments he and others have to books that challenge and inspire them so much that they carry them as the move about the city.
Rude Democracy
Stewart and Colbert rally in DC this weekend. Scott McLemee opposes their extremist moderation.
Why Are We Assessing?
The assessment movement has inspired valuable research and numerous organizations, but Linda Suskie asks whether colleges really know why these efforts matter.