Academics have long been accused of jargon-filled writing that is impossible to understand. A recent cautionary tale was that of Ally Louks, a researcher who set off a social media storm with an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marybeth Gasman writes about racism, philanthropy, HBCUs & faculty. Those who know me know I always encourage academics to write ...

The congressional appearance last month by Nemat Shafik, the president of Columbia University, was a breathtaking “What was she thinking?” episode in the history of academic freedom. It was shocking ...

This message was sent to all graduate and professional degree students on Oct. 30. Whether you’re just beginning your advanced studies or well on your way to completing your degree, you are part of a ...

Changes of this magnitude understandably bring a range of emotions and questions. There is much work to be done to collaboratively implement Drexel’s Academic Transformation. The following frequently ...

Academic literacy is about far more than just good grammar and sentence structure. Goodboy Picture Company/Getty Images Making the adjustment from school to university is no easy task. For instance, ...

Maura Finkelstein is one of many scholars discovering that the traditional protections of academic freedom are no longer holding. Maura Finkelstein at her home in Brooklyn in April.Credit...Stefan ...

Amid spiraling campus speech debates, many professors are rallying in defense of a bedrock principle. But can they agree on just what it means? By Jennifer Schuessler Academic freedom is a bedrock of ...