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The Review | Essay
Why Did Slavoj Žižek Become So Popular?
In an era of partisan pandering, he offers something radically different. -
The Future of STEM
Meet the Stanford Professor at the Center of the Knock-Down, Drag-Out Math Wars
Jo Boaler is leading the math-instruction revolution. Critics say her claims don’t always add up. -
'Equitable Educational Outcomes'
What Does It Take to Be a ‘Minority-Serving Institution’?
Researchers propose a new classification system to clear up confusion and improve equity. -
Data
Higher Ed’s Research Footprint Is Growing
Colleges and universities increased the amount of space they’ve dedicated to research by 17 percent over a decade. -
The Review | Opinion
Students Shouldn’t Always Choose Higher-Paying Majors
A focus on small differences in future-earnings statistics can lead students astray. -
Advice
Why Doctoral Programs Should Require Courses on Pedagogy
The case for paying far more attention to developing teaching skills in graduate school. -
Health and Wellness
What Does a Healthy Campus Actually Look Like? A New Study Offers Ideas.
Researchers shed light on how small interventions can create a better environment. -
The Review | Essay
We’re Distracted. That’s Nothing New.
Ever since Thoreau headed to Walden, our attention has been wandering. -
Advice
Can the ‘Pitch Deck’ Help Academics?
You can opt to bore your audience silly with dense PowerPoint slides — or, you can adapt a popular business technique to better make your case. -
What the Evidence Says
Professors Have Been Urged to Adopt More-Effective Teaching Practices. Why Are Their Results So Mixed?
One big reason: They’re not always doing what they think they’re doing.