Academe Today

The Intellectual War on Science

It’s wreaking havoc in universities and jeopardizing the progress of research.

Governance

Michigan State’s Faculty Senate Votes No Confidence in Embattled Trustees

It’s yet another sign of the tensions that have continued to simmer on the campus since the recent sentencing hearings for Larry Nassar, formerly a sports doctor at the university, who abused at least 265 young women and girls.

Students

The 7 Things Students Think About When Choosing a College

Those who enroll in public institutions tend to think about affordability first, while those who opt for private colleges are more likely to rely on reputation, a study finds.

Faculty

Princeton Professor Cancels Course After His Use of a Racial Slur Angered Students

The university affirmed its values of free speech and inclusivity after Lawrence Rosen used the word three times in a discussion of hate speech.

Legal

Inside the Process That Jump-Starts Federal Sex-Harassment Lawsuits

Filing charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a necessary prelude to pursuing a federal case. Here’s what the data show about who files and what happens next.

Campus Monuments

Garrison Keillor Says He Was ‘Embarrassed’ by Now-Removed Plaque at U. of Minnesota

The former radio host and writer, who has been accused of sexual harassment, says he “never wanted” a place on the university’s Scholars Walk.

The Adult Student: The Population Colleges — and the Nation — Can’t Afford to Ignore

America’s adult students have long been an afterthought in higher education. But demographic changes and economic pressures will soon require institutions to expand their horizons. This Chronicle report explores the growing imperative for colleges to support the adult-student movement.

The Chronicle Review

‘Thanks Are Due Above All to My Wife’

Richard Hofstadter lauded his wife Beatrice for her intellectual contributions to his iconic works of history. Is there more to the story?

Advice

Administration 101: The Work Starts Before You Start

What to do as you prepare to be in charge.

Lingua Franca

Hearts and Ashes

On the confluence of Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, Allan Metcalf remembers a saint and our own impermanence.