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A Christian College Sues to Protect Its Values Against the Federal Leviathan

May 7, 2021 · · Comments Off on A Christian College Sues to Protect Its Values Against the Federal Leviathan

Under the Constitution, the federal government has no power over education, including arrangements that colleges make for student housing and expectations for their conduct on campus. Furthermore, the First Amendment protects religious institutions’ freedom to speak and operate according to their beliefs. Nevertheless, College of the Ozarks has just filed suit against President Biden and … Continue reading “A Christian College Sues to Protect Its Values Against the Federal Leviathan”

Put America Back in American Foreign Policy Curricula

Mar 10, 2021 · and · Comments Off on Put America Back in American Foreign Policy Curricula

Bring back civics, urge those disaffected with the United States’ educational system. They have a point. Of the many things wrong with America’s schools, the warped view of American history, politics, and culture they teach might be at the top of the list. Part of the problem is that, according to a 2019 survey by the … Continue reading “Put America Back in American Foreign Policy Curricula”

Be Reasonable, But Not Naive, About the Crisis in Higher Ed

Feb 10, 2021 · · Comments Off on Be Reasonable, But Not Naive, About the Crisis in Higher Ed

Let’s Be Reasonable: A Conservative Case for Liberal Education is indeed a reasonable book. Drawing on thinkers from John Locke to Allan Bloom, Ursinus College political theory professor Jonathan Marks cuts through the excesses of higher education commentary and makes a compelling case that the underlying problem at the heart of higher education‘s troubles is … Continue reading “Be Reasonable, But Not Naive, About the Crisis in Higher Ed”

NC State to Spend Millions of Tax Dollars Advancing Corporate, Government Interests

Jul 25, 2016 · · Comments Off on NC State to Spend Millions of Tax Dollars Advancing Corporate, Government Interests

In 2014, North Carolina State University became the new home for PowerAmerica, a $140 million dollar project aimed at promoting research in the advanced electronics industry. Just two years later, NC State is back in the headlines, this time with a focus on energy. President Obama recently announced that NC State will be home to … Continue reading “NC State to Spend Millions of Tax Dollars Advancing Corporate, Government Interests”

Budget adjustment proposal released

May 11, 2004 · · Comments Off on Budget adjustment proposal released

Higher education spending in North Carolina would increase by nearly $112 million, according to budget figures presented during a Joint Appropriations Committee meeting May 11 at the Legislative Office Building.

Legislators ponder $64 million increase in UNC

Apr 29, 2004 · · Comments Off on Legislators ponder $64 million increase in UNC

CHAPEL HILL— Despite worries of it being “cut to the bone,” the budget for the University of North Carolina is expected to be a little larger by the time the General Assembly concludes its short session this year.