Cover Story
Makeover Man
Cuts he’s made at West Virginia University are a sign of public higher education’s future. Will we recognize it?
Highlights
Enrollment Challenges
For many of America’s 40 million college dropouts, the reasons not to return are obvious.
Parsing the Narrative
Yes, the sector has a lot that it needs to fix. But criticisms that seem to dismiss the value of college altogether often miss key details.
Also in the Issue
The Latest Chapter
After an Embarrassing Report, Squabbles on Michigan State’s Board Head Toward a Political Conclusion
Late Sunday, the governing board voted to refer two trustees for expulsion by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and censured another.
Research Integrity
At a time when scientific misconduct is making headlines, a new program hopes to encourage the detection of mistakes with cold, hard cash.
Athletic Tactics
Winthrop University has pursued several nontraditional sports, including cornhole, disc golf, and esports, as a way to recruit students beyond its region.
Leadership
Amy Gutmann earned nearly $23 million in 2021, her last full year as president of the University of Pennsylvania, according to federal tax filings.
The Review | Opinion
Hypocritical admins tout free speech even as they censor a Palestinian artist.
Advice
How to make higher education’s environment of scarcity work for you instead of against you.
Advice
Four principles to guide your thinking on the role of ChatGPT and other such tools in your teaching.
Advice
Three factors to consider as you weigh what degree of openness is right for your institution’s hiring process.