Cover Stories
Data
A Chronicle project explores how professors’ purchasing power is affected by the cost of living.
Faculty Finances
Seven faculty members describe what their economic lives look like.
Highlights
The Review | Essay
Academic freedom doesn’t authorize unprofessional conduct.
The Review | Essay
For some students, militancy is once again the rage.
Also In the Issue
Decision 2024
The former president has promised to wield the executive branch more aggressively, including scrutinizing colleges.
'Censorship Prevails'
An administrator reportedly said the speakers and subject matter weren’t “balanced.” Critics of the decision argue it’s part of a pattern of suppressing viewpoints and limiting academic freedom.
Leadership
An unusual study from the American Enterprise Institute rated higher-ed leaders based on how much they improved student success. Experts say it’s an interesting thought experiment with flawed methodology.
The Review | Opinion
Trump’s first term landed a glancing blow. A second could yield a direct hit.
The Review | Essay
The existential threat of the newest wave of ed-tech.
The Review | Opinion
The legal uncertainty over repayments serves neither borrowers nor the state.
Advice
What to expect if you’re a doctoral student or Ph.D. applying for openings outside of academe.