A new book cheerfully argues that we can find jobs for all those doctoral candidates outside the academy. Don’t be too sure.
Higher Education
Biden’s Education Secretary? The Case for Amy Gutmann, President of the University of Pennsylvania
The scholar specializes in bridging differences in a democracy, which is just what the riven education world needs.
For Profit College Execs Should Be Personally Liable For Their Crimes
Right now, they can walk away with millions. Fortunately, we can end that.
Princeton, Betsy DeVos, And The Need For a Real Debate About Race
I don’t want Betsy DeVos telling Princeton what to say about racism. But I also don’t want our universities to squelch discussion.
The Fallacy of Meritocracy on America’s College Campuses
A new book shows how our higher ed system favors the rich. Will COVID-19 make the problem even worse?
Master’s of None
Teachers across the country earn grad degrees to get raises. Turns out those degrees don’t improve student learning—they just fatten universities’ bottom lines.
A Look at High and Low Earning Programs of Study
New data shows which subjects pay off—and which do not.
How the University of Missouri Is Rebuilding Its Reputation
Four years ago, the school was plagued by ugly racial incidents. Now, it’s increasing access for low-income students.
Which Colleges Get Their Students to the Polls? Find out August 26
Our campus voting evaluation will return in this year’s College Guide.
A Texas-Sized Step in the Right Direction
By using endowment money to cover low-income students’ tuition, UT Austin fixes a fundamental flaw.
