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Our Crazy Balkanized Curricular Media Space

"The reason we're in this crazy balkanized media space is that IP law has stymied innovation around media. Put it...

Lessons Learned From Michigan State's Campus in the Gulf

The only surprise about the abrupt closing of Michigan State University’s branch campus in the Gulf is the timing —...

I Heart This Story

This piece in IHE went uncommented the day it was published, which, I’ll admit, surprised me. It was one of...

A World Cup-ful

According to Environmental Leader (one of the electronic newsletters I get daily or oftener), the recently completed World Cup competition...

When Students are Homophobic

This happens about once a year, even here in blue-state land. A student shows up to complain that his professor...

ABC's and Ph.D.'s: Sabbaticals

When I was midway through 10th grade I became “foreign correspondent” for my high school newspaper. This title I achieved...

Caught in Transit

Saundra Tracy and Jeff Abernathy, the departing and incoming presidents of Alma College, reflect on transitions.

Prized Vocations

A sociologist speculates on the nature and function of awards. Scott McLemee considers the merits of the argument.