How a professor’s reckless theories contributed to the current crisis in the humanities.
After Burning Down the Humanities, Stanley Fish Finds Nothing in the Ashes
College
How the Death Spiral Might Begin to Spin: Teachers’ Striking Leads to Students’ Suing
An ill-timed strike by academic workers could stall the engine, and expensive follow-up lawsuits by students could compound problems and trigger a whirling financial freefall.
News 6/4/18
Walmart rolls back tuition costs and the economy is booming–so why are more colleges closing? Plus, interesting stats about wage growth for entry-level workers and smartphone use by teens.
An Inspiring Message for the Class of 2018
During this peak graduation season, I’ve enjoyed perusing the latest commencement speeches posted on YouTube. The best one I’ve seen so far comes from Ben Nemtin, speaking to graduates at the University of Utah: brief, funny, and motivating!
On “The Future of University Credentials”
How does the world of higher education intersect with the world of employers and their hiring needs? Dr. Sean Gallagher, strategist at Northeastern University, offers insights into the future of university credentials and hiring.
News 5/15/18
Concerning the cost of college by 2033, the 10 cheapest college towns in America, and the latest on the NCAA’s “one and done” rule!
Not Interested in a Degree? Here Are Seven Startups in Alternative Education
A new generation of educational vendors now combine canned content with personalized, structured assistance for job placement. We feature seven interesting startups in this area.
Five Reasons Higher Education Has Entered the Danger Zone
Cynics proclaim “college is dead” and the public’s contempt for higher ed is growing. We review five key causes behind this unfortunate situation.
How To Be In College While In High School
In another example of the “early college” trend, a Pennsylvania college has launched an innovative program where high school students can complete college credits–or even an Associate’s Degree–prior to graduation.
“sweetie i work as a tenured professor. i make 100k a year doing that. i will never be fired.”
-Fresno State English professor Randa Jarrar, responding to a critic in the midst of her expletive-laden tweet stream celebrating the death of Barbara Bush.