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Whither American Studies?

Is there still a place for the interdisciplinary, holistic study of American culture in an age of globalization?

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Career Advice

Love Them More, Care Less

When a class goes well, you can’t take too much credit, and when it goes badly, you can’t take too much blame, writes Rachel Toor.

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Sometimes the Right Is Right

Universities should work with right-leaning critics who want to strengthen academia’s distinctive culture, Jenna Silber Storey and Benjamin Storey write.

Columns Higher Ed Gamma

Campus Conundrums

Critical reflections on some of higher ed’s hottest topics.

Columns Just Visiting

What’s Off Limits From AI?

Are we together on this, or is it just anything goes?

Columns Learning Innovation

Featured Gig: Managing Director of Online Education at UVA

Introducing a new series that attempts to spread the word about cool new digital/online learning jobs and alternative academic (alt-ac) opportunities.

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Transforming Doctoral Education for the Future of Work

Roshni Rao and Tyler Sluder describe how experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced technology can prepare Ph.D.s to thrive.

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In Admissions and on Campus, a More Self-Aware, Self-Compassionate Student Body

Applicants and current students alike are increasingly comfortable talking about their mental health—and that’s something to celebrate, Lisa Kaenzig and Melanie Sage write.