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Leadership and Governance

Death, Resignation, Outrage: For U. of Maryland, an Athletics Scandal Turns Morality Play

By Jack Stripling

The regents’ decision to back DJ Durkin, the embattled football coach, while parting ways with the president led to charges of skewed priorities and mismanagement. But it was announced on Wednesday evening that Durkin, too, would leave.

Leadership

5 Other College Presidents Who Left Amid a Cloud of Athletics Scandal

By Andy Thomason

Wallace D. Loh’s resignation as president of the University of Maryland at College Park is just the latest in a sordid history of college leaders who fell victim to the activities of one very public corner of the campus.

Academic Freedom

Why Did a Small Conference in an Obscure Field Invite Steve Bannon to Give the Keynote?

By Emma Pettit

Behind the curtain is an academic who has made waves for his digital emulation of Bannon’s former boss.

Admissions

Harvard’s Star Witness Testified All Day. Here Are 4 Moments That Mattered.

By Eric Hoover

David Card, a Berkeley economist, on Wednesday continued his defense of Harvard’s admissions process. Then he got an earful of tough questions from a lawyer who says the university discriminates against Asian-American applicants.

Teaching

Self-Directed Learning and Augmented Reality: How to Teach Gen Z

By Jeffrey J. Selingo

A learning innovator shares a few approaches for engaging today’s students.

Special Reports

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Views


Commentary

How One College Leader Knows When It’s OK to Speak Out — or Keep Mum premium

By Raynard S. Kington

Separating personal opinions from institutional positions is a challenge for top administrators. The “Bowen Rule” can help sort it out.

Special Reports

How to Make Your Residence Halls Work Year-Round premium

By Yanel de Angel

If you’re planning a new building, consider design features that will help bring in income beyond the school year.

Lingua Franca

Why I Chose ‘Judgy’ Over ‘Judgmental’

Anne Curzan celebrates the lexical creativity of slang.


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