Opinion

As was true last spring, the college learning environment this fall is likely to challenge students. Professors should be flexible and empathetic, William Ellis writes.

By William Ellis

While colleges must avoid partisanship, they should do everything they can to ensure that students get all the information they need to participate in the upcoming election, writes Gary Orfield.

By Gary Orfield

To safely reopen this fall, faculty and staff must reinforce social norms that capitalize on students' natural tendency to want to do the right thing, argues Brendan Cushing-Daniels.

By Brendan Cushing-Daniels

In considering whether colleges should reopen or not, Max Jordan Nguemeni Tiako, a senior med student, prioritizes community health, regardless of the challenges to his career advancement.

By Max Jordan Nguemeni Tiako

Given job market trends, Stacy M. Hartman calls on colleges to halt doctoral admissions in the humanities for the next two years.

By Stacy M. Hartman

What if there were no academic departments? David V. Rosowsky and Bridget M. Keegan explore the possibilities.

By David V. Rosowsky and Bridget M. Keegan