Harvey J. Graff

Simplistic analyses belie the complex evolution of students, instruction, reading practices, college regulations and communications media, says Harvey Graff

Claudine Gay did not plagiarise, and those who add her to the list of leaders who did ignore the hostile context of the accusations, says Harvey Graff

Universities have long taken diverse stances on difficult current issues, proud of their ability to intervene thoughtfully and respectfully, says Harvey Graff

Nurturing investigative skills will make for a better democracy – even if it embarasses campus administrators in the process, says Harvey Graff

Various methods exist to help students decide which courses will pay off, but all should be taken with a grain of salt, say David Levy and Harvey Graff

Graduates who can make connections across time and disciplines would be more stimulated, in both the workplace and wider life, says Harvey Graff

There are few professional roles that would not benefit from a broad and complex humanities foundation, says Harvey Graff

As enrolment expansion far outstrips campus housing capacity, universities must take more responsibility for local neighbourhoods, says Harvey Graff

Greater efforts need to be made to distinguish predatory journals from those that at least aspire to scholarly standards, says Harvey Graff

Time-honoured standards of professionalism appear to be unravelling. Authors should be entitled to demand better, says Harvey Graff

Academics rejected by university presses may turn to hybrid or self-publishers. But Harvey Graff’s experience suggests they should tread very carefully