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Jared Gardner

Jared Gardner

Capital City, Ohio
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.
Apr 10
To Teach and Research without Fear, Part 1: Academic Freedom

To Teach and Research without Fear, Part 1: Academic Freedom

Since well before the current crisis, I have been concerned by how little understanding there is among many faculty regarding
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Mar 30
Weekly War Bulletin: March 30

Weekly War Bulletin: March 30

[NOTE: In the interests of transparency, when I add or change writing after publishing I will note it in the
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Mar 25
Notes towards a history of academic freedom (part 1)

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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Mar 24
Finding Footing in a Storm

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

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

Weekly War Bulletin: March 16

Federal Cuts & the Beginning of the Administration In the few short weeks since the inauguration, higher education in the
9 min read
Jan 15
novel-gazing: a prologue

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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