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Swimming Against the Current

Samuel J. Abrams’s research demonstrates that, far from being a beleaguered and miserable minority, conservative professors are, in fact, quite happy in the academy.

Crossing the Gulf of the Two Cultures

As we in the humanities defend ourselves, we should not engage in the corollary of denouncing the sciences as unimportant.

Be Wary of the Details

While well intentioned, it’s apparent that the New York State tuition-free public college plan will not accomplish its desired goals, writes Robert Samuels.

Getting to “E Pluribus Unum”

Colleges should establish a national exchange program that gives students the opportunity to get to know people in other parts of the country and in different settings, writes David J. Smith.

Are You Scared of Your Students?

A professor wonders whether the classroom has become an unsafe space for the faculty.

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

George R. Boggs provides advice on what trustees, presidents and candidates for presidencies can do to reduce the chances of a forced separation.

Let's Banish the Phrase 'Creative Writing'

Damaging stereotypes about writing and creativity continue to reinforce troubling dichotomies about the nature of creativity, writes Cydney Alexis.

The Best Lists of 2016

A. W. Strouse celebrates the crafting of lists -- the frivolous, the sinister, the objectionable, the inspirational -- in both literature and life.