Mar 25
Notes towards a history of academic freedom (part 1)
The concept of academic freedom in the U.S. famously finds its origins in Germany in the 19th century, and
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Jared Gardner
Jared Gardner teaches & writes about American literature, film, comics, & higher education. All opinions are his own & not those of his employer, the State of Ohio, or his dogs.
Mar 24
Finding Footing in a Storm
I have mentioned that this newsletter was originally going to be something else, and hopefully one day will be: more
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Mar 23
Weekly War Bulletin March 23, 2025
Every Sunday I will summarize the news from the previous week’s assaults on education. There is a lot, and
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Mar 16
Weekly War Bulletin: March 16
Federal Cuts & the Beginning of the Administration
In the few short weeks since the inauguration, higher education in the
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Jan 15
novel-gazing: a prologue
It is easy to lose track of time as we grow older. One minute your child is teething, the next
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