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ISSUE: Fall 2024

A Nation Divided

Following the 2024 US presidential election, AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella calls for a reaffirmation of higher education's democratic purposes. Also in this issue: museums on campus, a university in exile, the president's chief of staff, and more.

ISSUE: Summer 2024

The Mental Health Crisis

With 70 percent of students saying they have struggled with mental health issues since starting college, the need for campus-wide mental health support has never been greater. This special issue takes a look at how colleges and universities can better support psychological and emotional well-being on campus.

ISSUE: Spring 2024

How Do We Educate for Democracy?

The 2024 elections are looming. How can college and university educators address the crisis in US democracy? Also in this issue: the growing momentum of labor organizing on campus, a storytelling collaboration to connect to the community, why higher education should care about book bans, and more.

ISSUE: Winter 2024

The Rise of Antisemitism on Campus

As antisemitism and other forms of bigotry surge on campuses, colleges and universities search for a way forward. Also in this issue: the campus housing crisis; AI and academic integrity; why early ed needs higher ed; and more stories.

ISSUE: Fall 2023

The End of Race-Based Admissions

Despite the Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions, colleges and universities must still pursue diversity and inclusion. Also in this issue: what higher ed is doing to save local news; when hip-hop meets chemistry; how architecture can foster a sense of belonging; why history is ground zero in today’s culture wars; and more.