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How DEI Threatens Exercise Science

Sep 1, 2023 · James L. Nuzzo · Comments Off on How DEI Threatens Exercise Science

I first encountered DEI in exercise science in 2017. That year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) published a position paper titled “Achieving equity in physical activity participation: ACSM … Continue reading “How DEI Threatens Exercise Science”


Diary of a Freelance Language Scholar

Jul 26, 2023 · Katherine L. Bradshaw · Comments Off on Diary of a Freelance Language Scholar

My work requires explanation, and I like it that way. Everything I do is somewhat related, because all of my work is with languages—usually Latin, Ancient Greek, or English. However, … Continue reading “Diary of a Freelance Language Scholar”


An Interview with the New NCCCS President

Jul 24, 2023 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on An Interview with the New NCCCS President

The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) has named, once again, a new president. Three years ago, the NCCCS said goodbye to President Peter Hans when he accepted the role … Continue reading “An Interview with the New NCCCS President”


How to Cut Costs on Campus

Jul 5, 2023 · Chris Corrigan · Comments Off on How to Cut Costs on Campus

In my last article for the Martin Center, I outlined how increasing tuition discounts are indicative of a looming financial crisis for many colleges and universities. Tuition discounting and a … Continue reading “How to Cut Costs on Campus”


Medical Education Is Infected with DEI

Jun 28, 2023 · Stanley Goldfarb · Comments Off on Medical Education Is Infected with DEI

A few months ago, I was summarily fired as an editor-in-chief of the kidney section of the most widely used medical reference. UpToDate is used by tens of thousands of … Continue reading “Medical Education Is Infected with DEI”


What Online Learners Want

Jun 8, 2023 · Kristin MacArthur · Comments Off on What Online Learners Want

Earlier this year, the marketing firm Education Dynamics released its 12th annual Online College Students Report, which professes to identify “the demands and preferences of online college students today.” As … Continue reading “What Online Learners Want”


Do Academics Still Trust Research?

Mar 30, 2023 · Grace Hall · Comments Off on Do Academics Still Trust Research?

No matter where one falls politically, one must admit that the pandemic brought to the foreground the importance of scientific research. A new report from The Economist’s think-tank spinoff, Economist … Continue reading “Do Academics Still Trust Research?”


How to Make Study-Abroad Programs Better

Mar 13, 2023 · Harrington Shaw · Comments Off on How to Make Study-Abroad Programs Better

Studying abroad presents students with opportunities to earn course credit, gain exposure to different languages and cultures, and engage with students and faculty of different backgrounds. Improving the University of … Continue reading “How to Make Study-Abroad Programs Better”


Against Campus Food-Insecurity Surveys

Mar 9, 2023 · Natalia Mayorga · Comments Off on Against Campus Food-Insecurity Surveys

Food insecurity has been put forward as an obstacle for many students in higher education. During the pandemic, the federal government responded to this issue and other hunger-related problems with … Continue reading “Against Campus Food-Insecurity Surveys”


Buckle Up, All Ye Unvaccinated!

Feb 16, 2023 · Harrington Shaw · Comments Off on Buckle Up, All Ye Unvaccinated!

Scholarly research is intended to provide us with the tools to solve humanity’s most complex and challenging problems. The findings of academic studies provide the basis for school curricula, inform … Continue reading “Buckle Up, All Ye Unvaccinated!”

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