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British Universities Show Why “More” Does Not Mean “Better”

Sep 23, 2022 · Douglas Carswell · Comments Off on British Universities Show Why “More” Does Not Mean “Better”

The Biden administration is seeking to “cancel” student debt by transferring what individual students owe to the American taxpayer. Opponents question why Americans who never graduated from college, and had … Continue reading “British Universities Show Why “More” Does Not Mean “Better””


A Better Way to Teach Law

Aug 17, 2022 · Matthew G. Andersson · Comments Off on A Better Way to Teach Law

If you want to learn law and be a working lawyer in the United States, you have one option: earn a J.D. (Doctor of Laws) degree, which requires three years … Continue reading “A Better Way to Teach Law”


Did You Know? Differences Between US and UK Higher Ed Systems

Jul 1, 2021 · Sevan Gulleyan · Comments Off on Did You Know? Differences Between US and UK Higher Ed Systems

There are several notable differences between the higher education systems in the United States and the United Kingdom. One difference is the breadth of subjects students study.  In the US, … Continue reading “Did You Know? Differences Between US and UK Higher Ed Systems”

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  • How to Make Study-Abroad Programs Better Mar 13, 2023

    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

    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”

  • The Supreme Court Hears Arguments in the Challenge to Biden’s Student-Loan Giveaway Mar 3, 2023

    Last year, President Biden announced that he would cancel student-loan debts of up to $20,000 for millions of borrowers. While that policy had been under discussion since the first days … Continue reading “The Supreme Court Hears Arguments in the Challenge to Biden’s Student-Loan Giveaway”

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  • The Way Forward for Religious Institutions Mar 24, 2023

    Traditional religion in this country has never been more under attack than it is today, with the recent passage of the 2022 “Respect for Marriage Act.” Despite its half-hearted nod … Continue reading “The Way Forward for Religious Institutions”

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  • How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction Mar 22, 2023

    In the fall of 2020, Cairn University in southeastern Pennsylvania implemented a revised core curriculum that introduced, among other things, a new required course in civics and government. Reactions to … Continue reading “How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction”

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    Traditional religion in this country has never been more under attack than it is today, with the recent passage of the 2022 “Respect for Marriage Act.” Despite its half-hearted nod … Continue reading “The Way Forward for Religious Institutions”

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