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Tuesday, December 4, 2018


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International

From College Town to Chinatown premium

By Karin Fischer

Beyond the campus gates, whole economies have sprung up to cater to international students, whose financial impact on the United States nears $40 billion. What will happen if their enrollment continues to slow?

Campus Symbols

Chapel Hill Finally Has a Plan for Its Confederate Monument. Professors Lament the Price Tag.

By Vimal Patel

The University of North Carolina’s flagship campus wants to shift Silent Sam from an object of veneration to an object of study. But critics say it should simply not be on the campus any longer.

Pulling Rank

In Unusual Letter, Democratic Senators Ask ‘U.S. News’ to Change Emphasis of College Rankings

By Chris Quintana

The six lawmakers called on the magazine to give more weight to how colleges improve their students’ social mobility.

Students

Fraternities and Sororities Sue Harvard Over Its Policy Against Single-Sex Groups

By Andy Tsubasa Field

The Greek organizations said the university’s rules discriminated against both men and women seeking a supportive environment.

The Chronicle Interview

Rick Pitino Was College Basketball’s Highest-Paid Coach. Now He Is ‘Enemy No. 1.’ premium

By Tom Bartlett

Fired by the University of Louisville after many wins but repeated scandals, he talks about his dismissal, the influence of sneaker companies, and whether college athletes should be paid.

From the Archives

How Scandal and Corruption Brought Down a College Sports Powerhouse

By Michael Sokolove

What happens when an ultra-ambitious university’s plans unravel? Ask the University of Louisville.


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Advice

Does ‘High-Impact’ Teaching Cause High-Impact Fatigue?

By Jane S. Halonen and Dana S. Dunn

“Transformative” teaching is exhausting. Here are some suggestions on how to lighten the load.

The Chronicle Review

Should Studying Literature Be Fun?

By Timothy Aubry

“No” is too often the answer, as scholars signal their professionalism.

Lingua Franca

The Web Page That Cannot Exist

A tiny error on a conference web page provides Geoff Pullum with a concrete example for teaching abstract concepts in philosophy.


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