William Deresiewicz and the Public University

William Deresiewicz and the Public University

By Jennifer Ruth (Portland State University) The conversation prompted by Excellent Sheep has turned into a referendum on “meritocracy.” Deresiewicz...

Some Implications of the Regents' Proposed UC Ventures

Some Implications of the Regents' Proposed UC Ventures

My thinking about the formation of "UC Ventures" is influenced by the fact that today I am flying from London to Berlin to film some thin-film solar...

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois Votes Down the First Amendment (UPDATED)

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois Votes Down the First Amendment (UPDATED)

As you have probably heard, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois voted 8-1 against the appointment of Steven Salaita.  You can...

The Order of Civility

The Order of Civility

On Friday, Chancellor Dirks of UC Berkeley released an open statement to his campus community that seeks to define the limits of appropriate debate...

The New Brutalism in Higher Education

The New Brutalism in Higher Education

Marina Warner has a fascinating essay in the latest London Review of Books. Seeking to explain why she resigned from her position at the University...