50 Best Professor Blogs

Are you heading to college and wondering how your professors will differ from your teachers in high school? There actually is quite a difference between the two because their focuses are very different. We have put together a list of the 50 best professor blogs to help you gain some information on how professors think, what they expect of students, and what you can expect heading into college. 

Top Five

  1. Professor Michael Roberto's Blog: We liked this blog because it shows the side of a professor that most students do not see. That is, Michael Roberto, blogs about anything and everything, and gives us a sneak peek into the way that he thinks about things.
    • Why We Love It: It has a great layout, and it's really easy to read. In addition, he updates his blog on a regular basis, so the information is fresh and new.
    • Favorite Post: The Paradox of Excellence
  2. Robert Salomon's Blog: Robert Salomon is a professor of business, so if you are heading into business you will definitely find this blog very useful. We think you will find this blog useful regardless of the field of academics you intend to study.
    • Why We Love It: One of the aspects of this blog that we enjoyed so much is that there is a wealth of information on the subject of business and finance through the eyes of a professor.
    • Favorite Post: Someone Finally Calls “Globaloney”
  3. Work Matters: Bob Sutton is a professor in management at Stanford University. His blog is intriguing, thought provoking, and offers great tips about the business world in general.
  4. FemaleScienceProfessor: For women and young girls who are interested in the sciences, this blog should prove to be very enlightening. The blog is updated regularly and there is quite a lot of information from this professor.
    • Why We Love It: We found the entries in the blog enlightening and very helpful for anyone who is interested in science -- especially high school girls.
    • Favorite Post: Doing Stuff
  5. The Mind of Dr. Pion: This blog we found very unique because there are so many unique topics. Some deal with education and others do not, which we found to be a great mix of information for students.

The Rest of the Best

  • Academic Coach: Are you a current psychology student, or planning to study psychology in the future? If so, you can glean a lot of information from this blog written by a professor of psychology.
  • Akma's Random Thoughts: This blog is written by a professor who teaches the New Testament of the Bible. He offers insightful information on "random thoughts."
  • Andrew McAfee's Blog: Information technology is still a very hot field for students to study. This professor of IT shares awesome information for students and anyone interested in the field.
  • Angry Bear: Several professors blog here on economics and finance. They offer several commentaries that should help you with your studies or deciding on a major.
  • Bad Astronomy: Phil Plait is an astronomy professor and blogs about some of the problems he has seen through his career. You will enjoy this blog if astronomy is your area of studies.
  • Brad DeLong’s Semi-Daily Journal: An economics professor brings you news and everything you could ever want to know about the field of economics.
  • Carpet Diem: If you like finance or economics, this blog, written by a professor, is sure to offer you insight into the field.
  • Cognitive Daily: Are you interested in studying psychology? Greta Munger is a professor and this blog offer daily food for thought.
  • Critical Mass: Erin O’Connor is an English professor and blogs about academia in America. We found the blog entries very insightful and useful to both current college students and those just about to head college.
  • Cronaca: If you're a history buff heading to college, you will find a lot of great information here relating to history and the study of history at the college level.
  • CultureCat: This blog is written by Professor Clancy Ratiff, and it is dedicated to the subject of rhetoric and feminism. It is very fascinating, and we think you will agree.
  • Drug Monkey: Do not let the name of the blog fool you, this one is written by scientists and professors. They blog about biomedical and science.
  • Easily Distracted: If you are planning to study history, you will enjoy this blog, which is written by a history professor. It is updated regularly with news, politics, and everything that pertains to college life.
  • EvolutionBlog: You will find this blog most fascinating if you enjoy seeing both sides of the coin: creationism and evolution. The blogger is compelling.
  • Explorations in Science: This blog was created and authored by Dr. Michio Kaku, who presents everything you could ever want to know about the sciences.
  • Faculty Focus: This blog consists of many different authors, which makes it unique because you have a lot of different opinions from professors. This gives you a more rounded view of college.
  • Financial Literacy and Ignorance: Professor Annamaria Lusardi blogs about personal finances and how little people actually know about it. She also blogs about college funds, scholarships and paying for college.
  • Harga-Blog: This blog is brought to you by a professor of management and technology, so you will find some very useful information when deciding on a field of study.
  • How The University Works: Everything you could ever want to know about financing your education can be found on this blog. In addition, the blog contains tons of news entries that we think you will find interesting.
  • History News Network: This blog is written by several professors at George Mason University. Everything you ever wanted to know history through the eyes of several professors.
  • ImmigrationProf Blog: If you plan to study law, this blog is definitely a great resource as it is written from several different law professors.
  • Informed Comment: The professor that authors this blog comments on history, religion, and the Middle East. This blog is especially useful if you are studying any of these topics.
  • Medical Futility Blog: Written by a professor of law. If you are in law school or heading that way, this can act as an excellent resource.
  • Nerdy Science Blog: If you plan to study science, this blog is written by professors that can add insight into your field of choice.
  • NeuroDojo: This blog is written by an associate professor of biology. Therefore, you will find many entries relating to this field, which is awesome if biology is your current or future study.
  • Newmark's Door: Craig Newmark is an economist and has been blogging for several years on the subject. There is a lot of super information on economics here.
  • Ouroboros: Biology and aging is the best way to describe this blog. There are many entries from guest bloggers and the information you will find here is definitely worth your time.
  • PaleoJudaica.com: If you are considering studying Jewish history, this blog will offer you a lot of useful information. The blogger is a professor and an author.
  • Planned Obsolescence: Media professor Kathleen Fitzpatrick authors this blog that is for everyone, not just students. She blogs about the future of academics.
  • PoliBlog: You'll find lots of information and blog entries relating to political science. Several entries are provided by guest bloggers who are professors as various universities.
  • Professor Bainbridge: A law professor at UCLA, Stephen Bainbridge blogs on everything from current legal news to fantasy football. Regularly updated, his blog is informative and easy to navigate.
  • ProfessorVC: If you are interested in starting your own business after college, this professor can show you how it is done. Awesome information that will help you now and in the future.
  • Rhetorica: Dr. Andrew R. Cline blogs about politics, so if this is the area you are planning to study you will find this blog thorough and enlightening.
  • Shtetl-Optimized: Professor Scott Aaronson at MIT focuses his blog on quantum computers, and even shares lessons he has taught. You'll want to save this one as a favorite!
  • Sustainable Business Design: If you are a business student or soon to be or just enjoy economics and other business matters, you will find this blog very thorough.
  • TaxProf Blog: Paul L. Caron is a tax law professor and shares many aspects of the field, as well as college life in general. This is a very organized blog.
  • Technology & Marketing Law Blog: Law professor Eric Goldman shares information on law, information technology, and marketing. Very intriguing blog!
  • Technology and Organizations: Learn more about what you will study in college when majoring in technology with this blog. Updated regularly so the entries are always fresh.
  • The Age of Perfection: This blogger recently received their PhD and is on a track to becoming tenured. This blog has a lot of great information and very interesting topics.
  • The Bitter and the Sweet: The blog is written by a feminist professor, but she does not reveal her name. There are lots of well-written entries concerning literature.
  • The Chutry Experiment: Film and media professor Chuck Tryon authors this blog. Those heading to college to major in this fascinating field will find this a very useful blog.
  • The Classroom Conservative: Everything you want to know about past and present education you will find on this blog. We think you will find this blog very enlightening.
  • The Faculty Lounge: We loved this blog because it is a relaxed place to find great law information relating to academia and various cases. Written exclusively by law professors.
  • The Philosopher-Mom: If you are in college and have a child, you need to read this blog! This blogger Kalynne Pudner is a PhD, a philosopher, and the mother of nine children. Very encouraging blog!
  • University Diaries: English professor Margaret Soltan talks about life as a professor at a major university in the D.C. area. We enjoyed her honesty and insightful views, and we think you will as well.

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