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A Meager Defense of the Humanities

Jan 28, 2014 · Jane S. Shaw · Comments Off

A report on the humanities and social sciences fails to give a persuasive case for federal support.

Oct 28, 2012 · Charles Nickerson · Comments Off

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education is supposed to assess student academic growth but is not doing so.

Jan 20, 2011 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off

Cutting UNC’s flagship campus loose from the system will help solve some major problems with little negative impact.

Mar 5, 2010 · Charles Cieppo and James Stergios · Comments Off

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a lot of autonomy—but can it make the grade?

Undoing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Requires Alumni Effort May 29, 2023
An historic battle is waging over the future of higher education in the U.S. And the stakes couldn’t be higher. The presenting issues are critical social justice theory and freedom … Continue reading “Undoing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Requires Alumni Effort”
How Our College Leaders “Cull the Herd” May 26, 2023
Every so often, one of our college leaders blurts out the truth about their feelings and beliefs. In their public pronouncements, they always try to appear reasonable, when they’re actually … Continue reading “How Our College Leaders “Cull the Herd””
The Department of Education’s “Secret Shoppers” May 25, 2023
Students around the country pay top dollar and take on mountains of debt to earn a degree. They hope doing so will pay dividends in the future. But some colleges … Continue reading “The Department of Education’s “Secret Shoppers””