In Praise of a Generous Grader

null Nov. 27, 2023 11:10 am ET Photo: Getty ImagesBob Brody doubtless hit many people’s guilt buttons in “Thank Your Teachers Before It’s Too Late” (op-ed, Nov. 22). Respected, influential faculty deserve written gratitude. So do faculty who help GPAs with generous grades. During the 1960s, Bucknell University Prof. Robert Ewing earned the nickname “Uncle Bobby.” He did so with his gentle treatment of male athletes and struggling students.Yet many students in his journalism classes worked hard and learned much about how the media shape news stories. To this day, alumni speak fondly of Uncle Bobby and his wise academic decency.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersWalmart: Walmart Promo Code - $20 Off Any $50+ OrderASOS: ASOS Promo Code: 25% OffMichaels: Save extra 25% on sale items w/ Michaels couponKohl's: Kohl's promo code: 30% Off for Kohl's Rewards MembersTurboTax: Save up to $15 with TurboTax coupon 2023Seph

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Bob Brody doubtless hit many people’s guilt buttons in “Thank Your Teachers Before It’s Too Late” (op-ed, Nov. 22). Respected, influential faculty deserve written gratitude. So do faculty who help GPAs with generous grades. During the 1960s, Bucknell University Prof. Robert Ewing earned the nickname “Uncle Bobby.” He did so with his gentle treatment of male athletes and struggling students.

Yet many students in his journalism classes worked hard and learned much about how the media shape news stories. To this day, alumni speak fondly of Uncle Bobby and his wise academic decency.