By Scott Jaschik. Author discusses new book about close reading in the era of Twitter, "fake news" and denigration of the liberal arts. More...
23 juillet 2018
'The Work of Literature in an Age of Post-Truth'
Dark Side of a Scholarly Meeting
By Scott Jaschik. Tweet about preventing sexual assault of a colleague too drunk to give consent renews discussion of the environment at scholarly meetings. More...
Colorado May Drop 'Liberal' From 'Liberal Education'
By Scott Jaschik. The University of Colorado Board of Regents may drop the word "liberal" from the phrase "liberal education" in the university system's statement of purpose, The Daily Camera reported. More...
Furor on Claim Women's Choices Create Gender Gap in Comp Sci
By Scott Jaschik. Lecturer at University of Washington says he's standing up to political correctness. Many challenge his facts. More...
Rejecting AP Courses
By Scott Jaschik. Eight private schools in Washington area -- including St. Albans and Sidwell Friends -- announce they will stop offering Advanced Placement courses. More...
Does AP Still Have Admissions Cachet?
By Scott Jaschik. Eight elite private high schools drop out of the program, suggesting it has become so popular that it doesn't distinguish anyone. Admissions experts consider that claim -- and some question it, especially for those at more typical high schools. More...
Special Report on Demographics and Mergers in Higher Ed
By Scott Jaschik. Demographic realities and financial strains are leaving more colleges struggling to attract large enough applicant pools to yield strong classes. In this environment, more institutions than in the past are considering joining forces. More...
Party, Age and Support for Test-Optional Admissions
By Scott Jaschik. The University of Chicago stunned many in the admissions world this month when it announced that it was dropping its requirement that applicants take the SAT or ACT. Chicago's prestige and reputation for rigor attracted more attention to its decision than is typical for such announcements. More...
MIT Clears Junot Díaz to Teach
By Scott Jaschik. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has cleared Junot Díaz, the writer and a faculty member, to return to teaching. More...
Chicago Drops SAT/ACT Requirement. Will Others Follow?
By Scott Jaschik. Move, part of ambitious plan to attract broader range of applicants, is first by one of the nation's top research universities. More...
