Recently, the Associated Press ran an article about the removal of monuments to Confederate soldiers buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison, Wisconsin. My great, great grandfather, Isham D. Crews, a flagbearer for the Gulf Rangers, Company D, Fourth Confederate Infantry, First Regiment, is buried there. More...

In the past few months there have been two instances of highly controversial -- some would say offensive -- pieces being published in academic journals. More...

On September 22, US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued guidance granting colleges and universities additional discretion in compliance with regards to the Title IX law to resolve and adjudicate allegations of sexual misconduct on campus. More...

Join us as a guest blogger at University of Venus at Inside Higher Ed. The University of Venus is an Education Writer’s Association award-winning, peer-reviewed blog bringing together GenX women in higher education from around the globe. More...

Taking a knee has spread from the NFL to college campuses. A Division III football player at Albright College, a private liberal arts college, was dismissed from his team for kneeling during the national anthem before a game last weekend. The dismissal was justified by the College because the team had agreed to knee during the coin toss, and stand during the anthem, and this student’s actions broke the team’s trust. More...

When I was with you at Saturday’s orientation, I must admit, I really thought that Lady Gaga was in the house. More...

My parents are baby boomers and, like most in their generation, it is still common to have stayed in one profession - and even one job - for their entire careers. More...

Recently The Chronicle featured an article on “bouncing back” after tenure denial,  profiling academics who had moved on from their denials, but also addressing the stigma attached to a losing tenure bid. More...