Libraries By Shannon Najmabadi In the internet age, librarians are focusing less on books and more on teaching. Is something getting lost in the transition? |
Campus Safety By Suhauna Hussain While the debate over free speech versus a welcoming campus rages on, colleges are paying for a more sustained security presence. |
Faculty By Sarah Brown Keith A. Fink says even though his students love him, administrators couldn’t stand the fact that he criticized them in the classroom. His department leaders say he’s not as good a teacher as he thinks he is. |
Research By Paul Basken The practice of drug-company payments to scientists to help promote their products remains widespread, despite persistent efforts by universities and the government to check it. |
We’ve started a new email, for individual subscribers only, that briefs readers on everything they need to know in higher ed to start the day. Here’s a sample. |
The Chronicle Review By Paul J. Griffiths A professor steps down after a dispute over diversity training. |
Lingua Franca Rose Jacobs teaches her students strategies to entice readers to their academic papers. Hereâs a contest: Tell us your favorite âclickbaitâ title. Extra points for funny ones. |
Vitae By Jennifer Burek Pierce On the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter series, here are five other books that have shaped our students’ lives. |