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The Trouble With Distorted Histories

The argument that it’s a violation of medical ethics to make vaccines mandatory for students and faculty is highly questionable, argue Cora Olson, Ashley Shew, Miranda Fleck and Chiara Tartaglino.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Does ‘U.S. News’ Trust, but Not Verify?

Some figures in the new rankings intrigued Jim Jump -- so he checked up on the magazine.
Opinion

Privacy Opt-Out May Lead to Inequities

Rushing to provide opt-out mechanisms may be hurting rather than protecting students, writes Christopher Brooks, who teaches in a school of information.

Simplify, Simplify

Scott McLemee reviews A Philosophy of Simple Living by Jérôme Brillaud.

From the Office of the President…

Brian Rosenberg offers a satiric take on campus COVID policies.
Opinion

Universities Should Look in the Mirror

Colleges have excellent faculty who are contributing new knowledge on equity and inclusion, but sadly that knowledge is rarely applied to the institutions themselves, writes Laurel Smith-Doerr.

Books or Bombs?

Now is the time for every college in the country to fight hard for the next massive investment in higher education, writes Matthew J. Camp.

Collaboration and Competition Don’t Need to Be Mortal Enemies in Graduate Admissions

Toby McChesney writes that deans can in fact work together to advance graduate education.