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UVA and the New “McCarthyism”–An Insider’s Perspective

Jan 20, 2022 · Joel Gardner · Comments Off on UVA and the New “McCarthyism”–An Insider’s Perspective

UVA and the New “McCarthyism” –An Insider’s Perspective, a new report by Joel Gardner discusses increasing politicization, censorship, and institutional bias at the University of Virginia. Despite recently adopting its … Continue reading “UVA and the New “McCarthyism”–An Insider’s Perspective”


Jill Biden and the Doctoring of Doctoral Degrees for Nondoctors

Feb 17, 2021 · Terry Stoops · Comments Off on Jill Biden and the Doctoring of Doctoral Degrees for Nondoctors

“I’m hoping Dr. Jill becomes the surgeon general, his wife. Joe Biden’s wife. She would never do it, but, yeah, she’s a hell of a doctor. She’s an amazing doctor,” … Continue reading “Jill Biden and the Doctoring of Doctoral Degrees for Nondoctors”


UVA and the Dangerous Politicization of Our College Campuses

Nov 25, 2020 · Joel Gardner · Comments Off on UVA and the Dangerous Politicization of Our College Campuses

It is no secret that our colleges and universities have witnessed a sea change in campus culture over the past two decades. Political correctness has run rampant. High-profile incidents such … Continue reading “UVA and the Dangerous Politicization of Our College Campuses”


Fall 2020: The Semester of Isolation

Jul 20, 2020 · Sarah-Jane Lorenzo · Comments Off on Fall 2020: The Semester of Isolation

Universities’ frantic struggles to create fall semester plans that bring students back to campus often hinge on social distancing. While students are excited about the promise of an on-campus fall, … Continue reading “Fall 2020: The Semester of Isolation”


The University of Virginia in an Uproar Again—Over a Single Faculty Hire

Aug 17, 2018 · John Rosenberg · Comments Off on The University of Virginia in an Uproar Again—Over a Single Faculty Hire

With the memory of last August’s violent alt-right protest and counter-protest still raw, the University of Virginia is again under siege. The new invasion actually began a few weeks ahead … Continue reading “The University of Virginia in an Uproar Again—Over a Single Faculty Hire”


Title IX Is an Insult to Victims of Sexual Assault

Jan 26, 2018 · Nick Wolfinger · Comments Off on Title IX Is an Insult to Victims of Sexual Assault

Rape is an appalling crime. Its perpetrators deserve criminal prosecution and lengthy imprisonment upon conviction. Yet the discourse on sexual assault at American colleges and universities in the past few … Continue reading “Title IX Is an Insult to Victims of Sexual Assault”


In Defense of Excluding Antisocial Student Groups

Feb 3, 2017 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on In Defense of Excluding Antisocial Student Groups

I pose a simple question: can free and civil discourse survive inclusion of those who would silence that discourse by any means possible—including violent intimidation? That seems to be a … Continue reading “In Defense of Excluding Antisocial Student Groups”

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    The university system in the United States has accomplished a great deal of good, but it has strayed from its chief goals of scholarly inquiry and responsible teaching, especially in … Continue reading “Blueprints for Reform”

  • Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities Jan 1, 2023

    From Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities: Numerous degree programs throughout the UNC System equip students with the requisite knowledge and skills for meaningful careers that generate … Continue reading “Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities”

  • Preserving the Canon: Great Books Programs at America’s Colleges and Universities Nov 10, 2022

    The Martin Center found thirty-four academic programs that involve a close study of Great Books of Western thought. Although some of the programs in this report aren’t advertised as Great … Continue reading “Preserving the Canon: Great Books Programs at America’s Colleges and Universities”

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