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A lot has changed since 1908, but F.M. Cornford's guide to academic politics is as good as new.

Gordon F. Sander reflects on his "green reunion" -- a visit to the environmental college he first profiled 25 years ago.

When real-estate professionals wanted some respect, they created an academic field. Scott McLemee wonders how that worked out for them.

One parent’s view of the process at selective colleges, by Deirdre Henderson.

A movie makes Terry Caesar reflect on why ethical standards -- and standards generally -- are no longer viewed in absolute terms.

Revelations about a player in Watergate have put an end to one mystery. But Scott McLemee wonders if the enigma doesn't linger.

Shari Wilson wonders what to do when she sees another adjunct cutting curricular corners.

Universities and faculties should embrace, not shun, the teaching of values in the classroom, Candace de Russy and Mitchell Langbert argue.