Academe Today

Finance

How the Great Recession Reshaped American Higher Education

Pressure from state governments and prospective students pushed public research universities, private colleges, and other institutions to promote their job-ready graduates and their impact on the local economy.

From the Archives

Why Universities Alone Aren’t Going to Save Your Economy

Colleges claim they’re the last hope for revitalization. But can they really revive struggling towns and cities?

The Chronicle Interview

What Neil deGrasse Tyson Thinks Higher Ed Gets Wrong

Universities don’t really care about communicating with the public, says the world-famous astrophysicist.

Admissions

Will Students Testify in the Case Against Harvard’s Race-Conscious Admissions Procedures?

Some students and alumni are worried that their voices will be left out of the high-profile trial.

Leadership

Chancellor’s Husband Is Banned From Campus After Sexual-Harassment Investigation

Pete Hill, who is married to Chancellor Beverly Kopper of the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, also had an unpaid honorary job taken away.

‘No Money, No Mission’: How Colleges Can Fortify Themselves for the Future

Market forces are bearing down on higher education, and internal inefficiencies can make matters worse. Our new report on the college business model can help you shore up your finances now and consider major transformations ahead. Buy a copy in our store.

Advice

Why I Left a Tenured Job for a Career in Policy

As a Ph.D., you shouldn’t feel embarrassed to admit your interest in a career outside of the professoriate.

Lingua Franca

Mischievous Pronunciations

How do you say the adjective form of mischief? Anne Curzan reflects on her own decision to “correct” the nonstandard pronunciation, which she is not entirely convinced is nonstandard.