JD Solomon

A timeout from the rest of life

Anthony Kronman, former dean of Yale Law School and a current professor, argues that the feverish egalitarianism pervasive on today’s college campuses is out of place at institutions whose job is to prepare citizens to live in a vibrant democracy.

Not your parents’ university

Higher education should be a transformative experience, not just a business proposition, says David J. Staley. If we really want to offer that transformative...

Creating ‘digital moments’

Curtis Carver likes to keep things simple. Not that he isn’t invested in the latest technologies, but he says technology should be without roadblocks...

MIT to open AI college

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is quickly becoming commonplace in computers and consumer electronics. The term refers to the ability of computers to be trained to...

The future of free college

Every election season, hopeful candidates pitch various plans to make college affordable for everyone. And in the past few years, dozens of states, localities...

The hidden costs of food insecurity on campus

Since 2000, the net price of college has increased while real family income has stagnated. As a result, most students and their families have...

Accommodating transgender students on college campuses

Colleges and universities are witnessing a growing number of  transgender students—and faculty—struggling to find their way. The term describes any gender identity that does...

Religious freedom law faces higher ed backlash

When Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law a controversial “religious freedom” bill, he probably didn’t expect the backlash that resulted. Although supporters claim...

Keeping cyber attacks at bay

Hackers are often portrayed in the media as pale skinned, basement dwelling lone wolves, creating nuisance viruses that disrupt networks. But Darren Hayes, Computer...

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