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Michael C. Behrent

Michael C. Behrent is a professor of history at Appalachian State University. He specializes in modern European history, modern French history, and European intellectual history. His research relates to French philosophy and political thought. He also writes about French politics for English-language publications and about American politics for French-language publications. He earned his Ph.D. at New York University.

Articles by Michael C. Behrent

Administrators Have Seized the Ivory Tower

Nov 28, 2022 · Michael C. Behrent and K. Steven Vincent · Comments Off

The “ivory tower” has long been the lens through which American popular culture views higher education. The phrase conjures up images of seminar rooms and high-minded ideas debated at a … Continue reading “Administrators Have Seized the Ivory Tower”

When Discipline-Specific Accreditors Go Woke Jan 27, 2023
Across the country, an increasing number of universities now require scholars to submit “diversity statements” in hiring, promotion, and tenure. Many have abandoned or downplayed standardized tests in the name … Continue reading “When Discipline-Specific Accreditors Go Woke”
Don’t Racialize the College-Affordability Crisis Jan 26, 2023
College affordability has long been an issue in this country. Given that the federal government’s subsidizing of higher education has allowed the cost of college to increase exponentially, many prospective … Continue reading “Don’t Racialize the College-Affordability Crisis”
Professor Maitland Jones and Declining Standards in Higher Education Jan 25, 2023
As a direct result of student complaints that his course was too difficult, Maitland Jones will no longer be teaching organic chemistry at New York University (NYU). Jones has a … Continue reading “Professor Maitland Jones and Declining Standards in Higher Education”