Campus observatories do more than support astronomical research. They invite us to transcend daily life, marvel at existence, and ponder the mysteries of the universe. Also in the issue: How to make the case to policymakers for university-led research; the future of foreign language study; the midterms and protecting students’ right to vote; and more.
Two-year colleges have indelible ties to their surrounding areas. Federal funding cuts that hurt them will also affect their regional communities. Also in the issue: Unprecedented political scrutiny is upending the entire college accreditation system; what campuses can do about bullying; insights from a longtime public high school teacher; and more.
With the power of AI technology comes the great responsibility for higher education to lead and shape new generations of students who will become its developers, purveyors, users, and policymakers. Also in this issue: Leadership lessons from abroad; a historian’s take on higher ed’s current moment; it’s no ordinary time to teach journalism; and more.
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, higher education has faced upheaval. What will it take to move forward? Also in this issue: The power of mentorship; how to support international students; our environmental responsibility; and more.
The decline in student reading isn’t just a reading issue—it’s a crisis in how students learn, think, and communicate. Ultimately, the crisis in reading is a crisis for higher education. Also in this issue: five reasons to love student radio; how a university survived a national coup; Trump-era strategies for law professors; and more.