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Editor’s Note: Why we’re changing how we identify part-time faculty
Going forward, the Chronicle will identify these employees as "adjunct faculty" on first reference. We believe this term is both accurate and easily understood by readers while aligning more closely with the terminology used by many academic institutions.
It’s time for Black families to get vulnerable on mental health
In an age where stigma around mental health issues keeps Black Americans out of treatment, we must allow open and honest conversations about our well-being and fight back against ideas around stigma.
Trump’s decision to roll back wheelchair protections leaves disabled travelers to face the consequences
Airlines damage wheelchairs at twice the rate of regular luggage, and the Trump administration rolled back the law holding them accountable, raising the stakes for disabled passengers traveling this holiday season.
Why cultural spaces matter as a Filipino American student
DEI programs open doors that have long been shut; closing them sets us back decades.
When Teen Vogue’s newsroom went silent, so did a generation’s voice
Teen Vogue taught us that fashion and activism could coexist. Its merger with Vogue feels like losing that fearless spark we grew up with, writes Andria Childress.
Op-Ed: It’s time to stop treating OCD like a punchline
Misusing mental health language minimizes real suffering. For millions living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, including me, this condition is not about neatness. It’s a daily fight to quiet the mind.
Op-Ed: College is made for the healthy. The rest of us are left behind
College campuses often overlook the daily realities of chronically ill students, revealing a system designed for the healthy that leaves many fighting just to participate in the college experience they were promised.
Op-Ed: Studying abroad could be the most important thing you do in college
Columbia’s faculty-led study abroad programs offer students a unique chance to ignite creativity, gain global perspectives and transform their artistic journeys in inspiring cities like Paris and Prague.