David Waugh

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David Waugh

David Waugh is a Martin Center intern. He is currently a student at Hampden-Sydney College, where he studies economics. He is from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In his free time, he enjoys reading about political economy and philosophy, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Articles by David Waugh

Why Do So Many North Carolina Colleges Have Such Low Graduation Rates?

Aug 5, 2019 · · No Comments on Why Do So Many North Carolina Colleges Have Such Low Graduation Rates?

The era of the four-year bachelor’s degree is over; today, only top students graduate within the traditional college timeline. Few North Carolina colleges can graduate the majority of their students within four years—the average four-year graduation rate is only 35 percent. Even so, that rate is better than the national average of 33.3 percent. The … Continue reading “Why Do So Many North Carolina Colleges Have Such Low Graduation Rates?”

Did You Know? UNC System Bucks Trend Favoring Out-of-State Students

Aug 1, 2019 · · No Comments on Did You Know? UNC System Bucks Trend Favoring Out-of-State Students

Flagship universities such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and other public universities were created by their states primarily to support the higher educational needs of in-state students. Increasingly, however, in-state colleges are enrolling more out-of state students because they bring in more revenue. The Washington Post highlighted this trend and showed … Continue reading “Did You Know? UNC System Bucks Trend Favoring Out-of-State Students”

Did You Know? More Than 50 Colleges Have Embraced Free Speech Protections

Jul 11, 2019 · · No Comments on Did You Know? More Than 50 Colleges Have Embraced Free Speech Protections

The Chicago Statement, or the Report of the Committee on Freedom of Expression, is a 2014 statement defining the University of Chicago’s stance on freedom of speech. The statement set a strong precedent favoring free speech protections when many colleges were moving away from such protections and capitulating to student-led mobs who demanded “offensive” speakers … Continue reading “Did You Know? More Than 50 Colleges Have Embraced Free Speech Protections”

Did You Know? Students on the Left More Likely to Disinvite Speakers

Jul 4, 2019 · · No Comments on Did You Know? Students on the Left More Likely to Disinvite Speakers

Americans celebrate their independence today, but liberty is still threatened in higher education. As college campuses become a battleground over free speech, disinviting speakers has been a common tactic across the country to control what can be said. What is surprising, however, is just how many of these disinvitations come from left-wing student groups. Since … Continue reading “Did You Know? Students on the Left More Likely to Disinvite Speakers”