Academe Today: The scholar who inspired a legion of cranks (opinion)

Northwestern charges three faculty and staff members in Palestinian protest; keeping rural work forces vital; Ph.D.s' tandem job searches; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. THE REVIEW | ESSAY [The Scholar Who Inspired a Legion of Cranks]( By Colin Dickey [STORY IMAGE]( The vexed legacy of Charles Fort. ADVERTISEMENT [The Scholar Who Inspired a Legion of Cranks]( IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Tripping on LSD at the Dolphin Research Lab]( By Benjamin Breen [STORY IMAGE]( How a 1960s interspecies-communication experiment went haywire. CAMPUS ACTIVISM [‘Manipulative and Intimidating’: Northwestern U. Police Charge 3 Faculty and Staff Over Pro-Palestinian Protest]( By Amanda Friedman [STORY IMAGE]( The charges represent the latest action taken by colleges and law-enforcement officials in response to a wave of on-campus activism, fueling concerns about speech and protest rights. SPONSOR CONTENT | Florida International University [How Students and Community Members Can Engage with the Humanities]( BACKGROUNDER [I’m a Professor. I Never Expected to Be Arrested on Campus.]( By Sarah D. Phillips [STORY IMAGE]( This madness must end. THE EDGE [Keeping Rural Work Forces Vital]( By Goldie Blumenstyk [STORY IMAGE]( To be more effective, colleges need to consult widely — and sometimes take some risks. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Library and Institutional Success Program | July 2024] The Chronicle is partnering with Ithaka S+R to host a brand new [professional development program for librarians]( in July. This innovative two-week program will help library leaders understand the many roles they might take on, boost the success of the campus library, and better align with their institution’s goals. Learn more about our seminars and workshops, and [register today]( Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [For Ph.D.s, a Tandem Job Search Is Increasingly the Norm]( By Jennifer S. Furlong and Stacy M. Hartman [STORY IMAGE]( What to do, and when, if you are applying for both academic and industry positions. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore [Università Cattolica's Navigation of AI Integration]( Discover how Università Cattolica offers students diverse professional experiences and soft skills crucial for navigating the evolving landscape of AI. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Future of Graduate Education - The Chronicle Store]( [The Future of Graduate Education]( Graduate education has enjoyed a jump in enrollment over the past five years, but it faces a host of challenges. [Order this report]( for insights on the opportunities and pitfalls that graduate-program administrators must navigate. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search thousands]( of faculty, administrative, and executive job openings and [upload your resume]( to be searchable by employers! [Dean, College of Education]( Tarleton State University [Butler Community College President]( Butler Community College [Institute Director Faculty Position]( Oklahoma State University Physiological Sciences Department [Clinical Assistant Professor, Expository Writing Program]( New York University College of Arts and Science CAREER RESOURCES [Preparing for a New Role] [Read the July collection]( for advice on preparing for a new role. Learn how you can prepare for onboarding, move into your new office, and more. NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037