Cover Story
A Constant Scramble
Some don’t see a future in a sector battling for its very existence.
Highlights
Key findings from our survey of higher ed’s work force
Shifting Sands
Why the contradiction? Rapid change, scarcity, and a sense that top leaders aren’t responding well.
A Sense of Purpose
Professors like teaching. It’s all the other stuff that’s burning them out.
The Review | Forum
Mini-sabbaticals, weekend email bans, soft-serve for all, and more.
Advice: Working Better
How to fix higher ed’s broken system of employee recognition.
Also In The Issue
Leadership & Governance
The opening weeks of President Trump’s new administration has leaders asking how to weather the consequences of early executive orders — and how to plan for future actions.
Difficult Decision
A longstanding debate is getting fresh attention at a moment when the Trump administration is watching closely.
Survey Split
A new survey highlights how much work is needed to prepare faculty members and students to understand AI tools.
The Review | Essay
Here’s how the sector can find its footing.
The Review | Opinion
Defending academic freedom doesn’t mean exaggerating the threats to it.
The Review
Plus: A Chronicle writer stopped at the border.
The Review | Essay
We’re demanding way too many documents from job candidates.