Academe Today

The Myth of the Sports Scholarship

Allison Goldblatt and her family believed that her elite status as a swimmer would pay her way at the college of her choice. But they found out the truth.

Coaches Offer Unfiltered Views of NCAA Scholarship Limits

Many believe the association’s aid system is flawed — but not in the way you might think.

Campus protest

How Students Play a Supporting Role in Campus Labor Movements

Student groups are often non-hierarchical, making it easier to mobilize but tougher to pass along institutional knowledge.

Research

Under Trump, Scientists May Get a Break on Data-Sharing

The Association of American Universities worries that the open-access policies federal research agencies are developing now are not sufficiently aligned. Any slowdown in putting them in place, it says, is "probably a positive."

The Ticker

Here’s a Rundown of the Latest Campus-Climate Incidents Since Trump's Election

Several more racist incidents have been reported on campuses, with a total since the election amounting to several dozen. Most seem to have been inspired by the campaign.

Focus on Key Issues With The Chronicle

In a new feature, available to subscribers only, The Chronicle offers carefully curated collections of articles on important issues in higher education. So far, there are more than a dozen. Here are a couple of examples.

How Trump Could Change Higher Ed

Once they got over their surprise at the results of the election, academics and college officials turned to contemplating what higher education will be like under President Trump. This 36-page collection considers the potential effect on college finances, enrollment of international students, campus unrest, and other issues.

Responding to Campus Protests

Campus protests left college officials wondering what more they should do to make students from minority groups feel welcome. A collection of nine articles examines the issues that have driven demonstrations and how colleges are reacting.

The Chronicle Review

What Liberal Academics Don’t Get

America left poorly educated whites behind. Their votes were misguided but understandable.

Vitae

'Dear Forums ...': I Know My Student Plagiarized. Do I Have Enough Evidence to Prove It?

Also in our weekly roundup of conversations from The Chronicle's discussion forums: the ethics of self-written recommendation letters.

Lingua Franca

Thanksgiving Victuals

Anne Curzan considers the case for another spelling reform, which would undo some historical meddling into English orthography.