What’s the Most Influential Book of the Past 20 Years?

Scholars from across the academy give us their picks.

Sexual Harassment

Students Accused a Colorado Professor of Harassment. Now She’s Been Placed on Leave.

The sociologist, who directed the department’s graduate program at the University of Colorado, is being investigated by the flagship campus for sexual misconduct involving people she supervised.

Admissions

Harvard’s Admissions Process Was Just Dissected in Federal Court. How Did It Hold Up?

It’s inevitably awkward to explain the inner workings of a long-secret system, but especially so for the gatekeepers of an elite university. Opinions vary among observers, but now only one matters: the judge.

Affirmative Action

Both Sides at Harvard Trial Agree on One Thing: ‘The Wolf of Racial Bias’ Is at the Door

Students for Fair Admissions, which alleges that Harvard discriminates against Asian-American applicants, forced the university to reveal the inner workings of its admissions process. But what did all the evidence add up to?

Teaching

What a Med-School Professor Learned by Teaching Undergrads

They may have a reputation for being entitled, the professor said, but she has found undergraduates to be thoughtful and open to creative teaching approaches.

Faculty

A Professor Liked a Photo on Facebook. Then a Political Aide Said He Was Supporting Vandalism.

When Ari Kohen saw a picture of a campaign poster defaced with a fart joke, he chuckled — and then clicked “like.” He didn’t expect the candidate’s chief of staff to give him a call.

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.

Advice

Reputation Management in an Era of Too Much Information

For academic leaders — especially during a job search — transparency and honesty about your career must rule the day.

Lingua Franca

Big News From the Slang Guy

On Guy Fawkes Day, the digital, 55,000-entry Green’s Dictionary of Slang, compiled by the lexicographer Jonathon Green, will be available free.