The Kushner Affair The Kushner Affair
It is shameful that CUNY colluded so thoughtlessly in an attempt to narrow the bounds of acceptable public discourse.
May 12, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors
Badgering Students to Fork Over Alumni Donations Badgering Students to Fork Over Alumni Donations
A University of Pennsylvania student describes the pressure to begin alumni donations—even before he's picked up his diploma.
May 10, 2011 / StudentNation / Aaron Ross
Learning the Fitzwalkerstan Way: Wisconsin’s Walker Pushes Privatization of Education Learning the Fitzwalkerstan Way: Wisconsin’s Walker Pushes Privatization of Education
The governor who has led te fight to bust unions and cut public services now steps up as the pointman for privatization of education -- and his own political ambitions.
May 9, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Faulty Towers: The Crisis in Higher Education Faulty Towers: The Crisis in Higher Education
The exploitation of contingent labor, a shrinking middle class, administrative elephantiasis: the turmoil in academia is a microcosm of American society as a whole.
May 4, 2011 / Books & the Arts / William Deresiewicz
Three Printers Refuse LGBT Student Publication, Citing F-Word, Images of Cross-Dressing Three Printers Refuse LGBT Student Publication, Citing F-Word, Images of Cross-Dressing
Three printing companies have refused to publish the spring edition of an LGBT magazine at Kent State University, citing concerns over its images and language.
Apr 28, 2011 / StudentNation / David Spett
Teachers Aren’t the Enemy Teachers Aren’t the Enemy
The true problems facing public education are inequality and opportunity gaps.
Apr 21, 2011 / Editorial / Pedro Noguera and Michelle Fine
How Low Will the ‘Washington Post’ Go? How Low Will the ‘Washington Post’ Go?
The newspaper should be taking a stand against education scams—but it’s dependent on one such program for its profitability.
Apr 21, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
Maryland Passes Its Own Version of the DREAM Act Maryland Passes Its Own Version of the DREAM Act
The bill allows for undocumented students to receive in-state tuition in public universities in the state.
Apr 21, 2011 / StudentNation / Micah Uetricht
Title IX Resonates Beyond Yale’s Walls Title IX Resonates Beyond Yale’s Walls
The federal investigation of Yale’s sexual climate will hopefully send a message to all universities and university students that rape will no longer be tolerated or excused. Even ...
Apr 11, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
New York City Teach-In Resonates with OU Audience New York City Teach-In Resonates with OU Audience
Apr 6, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation