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The Chronicle’s opinion, analysis, and culture section, with op-eds, book reviews, interviews, letters, scholar profiles, and essays about the ideas and controversies shaping higher education.
The Review | Conversation
By Len Gutkin, David Wescott January 16, 2025
Steven Brint talks Trumpian dystopia, the administrator-activist alliance, and the role of higher ed’s political center.
The Review | Essay
By Rumi Chunara January 16, 2025
Scholars need to work together across disciplines to shape more-ethical AI systems.

Latest Letters

A essay on gen ed in Florida misses that its variety is vital, writes James H. Morey.
Shrinking the size of boards of trustees can be a good idea — if done right.
The goal shouldn’t be substituting the legislature’s preferred ideology for the faculty’s, writes Andrew J. Perrin.

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The Review | Essay
By Julie Stone Peters January 14, 2025
We’re demanding way too many documents from job candidates.
The Review | Essay
By Kyle Jensen January 14, 2025
When large amounts of money are involved, the classroom gets complicated.
The Review | Opinion
By Phillip Levine January 13, 2025
A 35-percent endowment tax would hurt students — and society.
The Review | Essay
By John Callanan January 8, 2025
Bernard Mandeville’s defense of vice.
The Review | Opinion
By Rev. John I. Jenkins January 7, 2025
Colleges should speak with their own true voices.
The Review | Opinion
By Kavita Bala January 7, 2025
It’s time we level the playing field with Big Tech.
The Review | Essay
By Simon During January 6, 2025
In a time of uncertainty, scholars seek a return to the fundamentals.
The Review | Essay
By Jeffrey J. Selingo January 6, 2025
Overcoming demographic headwinds will require more than austerity.
The Review | Essay
December 20, 2024
Michael Clune, Jessica Riskin, Fara Dabhoiwala, and others on their favorites of the year.
The Review | Opinion
By Jeremy C. Young, Amy B. Reid December 19, 2024
Don’t be fooled. This is a takeover.