Thomas Connor

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Thomas Connor

Thomas Connor is a Martin Center intern and junior at the University of Notre Dame studying economics and political science. He lives in Apex, North Carolina.

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Did You Know? Democrats Dominate Professorships

Aug 15, 2019 · · No Comments on Did You Know? Democrats Dominate Professorships

The dominance of registered Democrats to Republicans in academia is becoming more and more apparent. In the sample provided by Mitchell Langbert of the National Association of Scholars, 39 percent of academic departments have no Republican faculty member. He also found that the mean ratio of Democrats to Republicans is 10.4 to 1 after examining … Continue reading “Did You Know? Democrats Dominate Professorships”

Did You Know? The Disappearance of Civic Education at Elite Colleges

Jul 18, 2019 · · No Comments on Did You Know? The Disappearance of Civic Education at Elite Colleges

Modern universities are ignoring their civic duty to teach their students how to become engaged citizens. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni released a report in 2018 that showed only 18 percent of universities required students to take a history course before graduation. This number is indicative of a growing historical ignorance among students. … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Disappearance of Civic Education at Elite Colleges”