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From the Archives
Behind Ugly Locker-Room Talk, Divisions of Class and Race
An ugly episode of locker-room talk at Amherst College exposes deeper divisions of class and race. -
Professors Can Help Make a Project Fly
One way to obtain buy-in from wary faculty members is to highlight how a project would improve teaching and learning. -
The Review
An Economic Prophet for Our Time
Karl Polanyi knew the market couldn’t solve all ills. History is proving him correct. -
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The Review
History in a Time of Crisis
To counter autocracy, question inevitability and practice empathy. -
News
Appointments, Resignations, Deaths (2/24/2017)
Marvin Krislov, president of Oberlin College, was hired to lead Pace University, and Joe Biden, the former vice president of the United States, will head new academic centers at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Delaware. -
The Review
How a New Field Could Help Save the Humanities
A cohesive history of the humanities would complement the history of science. -
4 Takeaways for Making Big Strategic Bets
Strategic initiatives must be rooted in an institution’s mission. A college can add programs to try to woo new students, but if the programs are too far afield from its existing character, they’re less likely to succeed. Nursing programs may be popular and lucrative on many campuses, but such a… -
How to Make Strategic Big Bets
College leaders searching for transformative change must avoid letting ambition — or caution — imperil their institution. -
The Review
The Hazards and Opportunities Presented by Title IX
Wise college leaders will seize the chance to publicize their successful Title IX compliance — attracting more students who want to feel and be safe. -
Tips for Turning a Big Idea Into a Successful Strategic Initiative
Thousands of details and endless meetings are involved in any new program or construction project. But some principles can help keep a strategic initiative manageable. -
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The Review
Colleges Can Help Students Move Up. Let’s Make It Easier.
With the support of state and federal policy makers, more institutions can push more low-income students into the middle class. -
News
What I’m Reading: ‘Robert Kennedy and His Times’
Mr. Kennedy’s words resonate with a college president who wants to empower young people to change the course of events. -
News
From Prison Uniforms to Graduation Robes
Two new books about the Bard Prison Initiative argue for the wisdom of offering liberal-arts-degree programs in prisons. -
News
Selected New Books on Higher Education
The latest topics include hookup culture on Catholic campuses and the influence of the German model on the rise of American research universities. -
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Chronicle List
Top Producers of Fulbright Scholars and Students, 2016-17
Nine bachelor’s-degree colleges had at least 10 students who won a Fulbright award for the 2016-17 academic year. -
News
Undocumented Students’ Fears Escalate After a DACA Recipient’s Arrest
A Mexican immigrant who had been granted protections was detained and threatened with deportation. People like him say they’re growing tired of living in limbo. -
The Review
How Not to Fight Islamophobia
Where was the outrage when spying on mosques became commonplace, or when it became legal for the president to assassinate anyone he deemed an “imminent threat”? -
News
A System Throws Out Its Search for a New Leader. Now What?
In its search for a chancellor, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities passed on all three finalists for the job. Starting over offers challenges, but also a chance to get it right. -
Government
Trump’s Focus on Black Colleges May Seem Unexpected, but the Conversation Started Months Ago
HBCU leaders say the attention is welcome, but they are moving cautiously to ensure the focus is on helping students, not scoring political points. -
Campus Speech
State Lawmakers Seek to Force Public Colleges to Protect Speech Rights
New bills try to put new pressure on the colleges to uphold the First Amendment. In two states, legislators want to require such institutions to punish students who attempt to shout down speakers. -
Administration
Can a Small College Close to Reinvent Itself? Saint Joseph’s Looks to Find Out
The Indiana college’s leaders said suspending operations would preserve what resources remain, allowing them to work on “a future, re-engineered Saint Joseph’s College.”