| By Laura Kipnis Northwestern University’s prosecution of Peter Ludlow was a purification ritual dressed up as a civilized hearing. |
| Faculty By Sarah Brown The Michigan university is seeking to deal with medical-school professors who its president says are abusing the system. Other faculty members are wary. |
| Athletics By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz The suspect, who has pleaded not guilty and faces trial in June, has been part of a presentation for athletes on sexual-assault awareness and prevention. |
| Research By Paul Basken Scientists and social scientists feel compelled to play a more public role in defending the value of their work. But that comes with risks — and institutions and disciplinary groups need to do more to prepare, say some leaders in the field. |
| The Ticker The lawyer, Candice Jackson, reportedly will temporarily lead the Education Department office that has led federal oversight of how colleges deal with sexual assault. |
| The Chronicle Review By Peter B. Kaufman This intellect-imperiled age demands that colleges offer open access. |
| Advice By Howard Gardner Recommendation letters don't generally reflect candid professional judgments, but here are some tips on making them at least a little more helpful. |
| Lingua Franca Does reading literary fiction contribute to an outcome woefully lacking in American political life? Lucy Ferriss examines two researchers' claim that it does. |
