The Faculty Response

The President Has Spoken, and Edinboro U. Is Reeling

Professors at a state university in Pennsylvania say they are angered, hurt, and shocked after reading a Chronicle profile of Fred Walker, who said he could never reason with faculty members, and much more.

Leadership

A Tough-Talking President Tried to Fix a College. Then He Came Undone.

In a snowy corner of Pennsylvania, Edinboro University’s Fred Walker is brazenly shaping the public narrative to support his agenda.

The Fallout

Michigan State Faces Costly, Multifront Legal Battle in Wake of Nassar Scandal

State and federal investigations, plus lawsuits filed by more than 250 of the former sports doctor’s victims, could mean years of trouble. And that’s not counting new legislation in the works.

Research

Last Fall This Scholar Defended Colonialism. Now He’s Defending Himself.

Bruce Gilley, a professor at Portland State University, caused an uproar with an article in Third World Quarterly. In an interview he blames “totalitarian ideologues” for distorting his message.

The Liberal Arts

Teagle Foundation’s New President: Private Universities Have Public Responsibilities

Andrew Delbanco, an American-studies professor at Columbia University, says wealthy institutions should be serving the larger community, not just their own students.

Security

Austin Bombing Suspect’s Former College Is Aiding Investigation

Mark Anthony Conditt, who blew himself up on Wednesday after a series of attacks that left two dead, attended Austin Community College from 2010 to 2012.

Chronicle Focus

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How to Be a Dean

Academic deans are expected now more than ever to push their schools to evolve. Here’s how they handle all the demands on them.

Recovering From Campus Violence

Campus shootings make headlines. Less attention is paid to recovery. Here’s how college leaders have moved their communities toward healing.

Commentary

The Problem With Calling UMBC a Cinderella

It shouldn’t take a surprise basketball win to bring attention to public regional universities.

Advice

I’m Not Ready to Quit Grading

But I am ready to ask students to do more self-assessments, and to give their “grading” as much weight as mine.

Lingua Franca

Idiots, Useful and Otherwise

Ben Yagoda explores the origins of an insult that has been most recently and frequently applied to the president.