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We, the People...

A French thinker is writing the "conceptual history" of modern democracy. Scott McLemee takes some lessons.

Passion for Paper

Alex Golub writes about why even digitally enabled scholars will continue to love books.

The Tyranny of Citations

A popular way of comparing scholars and institutions is having unintended negative consequences all over the world, writes Philip G. Altbach.

Why I'm Protesting

My younger brother celebrated his first birthday at a campus protest. It was 1988, and my Mom, a Gallaudet University...

Should Professors Be Talking More (or Less) About Grades?

Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman share reactions they received when writing a new guide for students.

Wheat and Chaff

John Kenneth Galbraith was one of America's most famous economists. Scott McLemee takes a look at another side of his work.

Virtual Office Hours, 24/7

A student's innovative explanation for missing class prompts Rob Franciosi to ponder technolust and computer fatigue.

Duke's Poisoned Campus Culture

In response to the scandal surrounding the men's lacrosse team, Duke president Richard Brodhead has initiated a "conversation on campus...