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Preventing Separate and Unequal

A new report from the Century Foundation offers a pathway to a revolution for community colleges. Wick Sloane urges the colleges' presidents and students to hear the call.

A Naming Opportunity

As dean of students, Lee Burdette Williams is responsible for reading graduates' names at commencement -- an honor that carries with it anxiety as well as excitement.

Commencement Handshakes

Lane Glenn reflects on the grips and styles of this year's graduates.

Higher Ed in 2018

Jeb Bush and Randy Best predict a period of significant change for colleges and universities -- from a provider-driven model to a consumer-driven model.

Me Studies

A faculty member drafts a fake job ad to consider what's wrong with higher ed today.

Back to Methuselah

The original search for the fountain of youth didn't pan out -- but a new one is under way. Scott McLemee considers "The Longevity Seekers."

Reform or Retreat?

College presidents and provosts at all institutions -- be they Division I or Division III -- must be vigilant about compromises and challenges to amateurism, writes John R. Thelin.

The College Sports Bubble

The American system of high-powered intercollegiate athletics is heading for a fall, Richard Vedder writes -- unless burgeoning scandals and problems compel changes.