Academe Today

How Kevin Kruse Became History’s Attack Dog

A few years ago, the Princeton historian brought his scholarship to hostile territory: Twitter. It made him famous and sent a message to the field that a serious scholar can also throw punches.

The 2018 Chronicle Influencers

Meet the people who defined the year in academe.

Faculty

What Went Wrong in a University Harassment Investigation — and How Officials Are Trying to Fix It

A University of Illinois law professor’s behavior was found to have “made the teaching and working environment uncomfortable for a countless number of female colleagues and students.” But when that behavior doesn’t clear the bar for sexual harassment, how should a university respond?

Leadership & Governance

North Carolina Board Rejects Chapel Hill’s Controversial Plan for Silent Sam

The systemwide board said it could not support the plan, which calls for a $5.3-million campus center to house the Confederate statue.

Teaching

Colleges Step Up Professional Development for Adjuncts

They make up the vast majority of the faculty, and they teach 40 percent of introductory humanities courses. Student retention and a college’s overall success rest largely on their shoulders.

They Crave Value, Relevance, and Instagram. Meet the New Generation of Students.

To compete for a shrinking pool of high-school graduates, colleges now must adapt to the interests and needs of Gen Z. Our new report will help you recruit, teach, and serve this diverse cohort. Get your copy in the Chronicle Store.

Commentary

Why We Need to Rethink Remediation

Shifting remedial studies to high schools may benefit students and colleges, but new research shows that improving students’ chances of success is more complicated than that.

Lingua Franca

A Farewell Copy-Editing Quiz

The editor of Lingua Franca thanks readers for their help. And just for fun, here’s a test.