Academics

Is Academic Freedom All That Fragile?

Nov 3, 2009 · George Leef

It’s less imperiled than two law professors think, and competing rights should be considered, too.

Oct 31, 2009 · Jay Schalin

Ultra-small colleges with full immersion into specific disciplines might may be a cost-effective alternative to more traditional private schools.

Oct 30, 2009 · David Koon

A new law is passed in Texas requiring that public colleges post course syllabi online.

Oct 27, 2009 · Carey Stronach

Pushing professors to conform to any set of beliefs is inappropriate.

Oct 25, 2009 · Jay Schalin

In-class debates between professors instead of lectures might be a way to rejuvenate students’ interest in the great ideas.

Oct 23, 2009 · George Leef

A new interactive rating system grades colleges on what’s left of their “core curricula.”

Oct 20, 2009 · George Leef

St. Andrews College faces a loss of accreditation over its finances, despite providing a quality education.

Oct 18, 2009 · Jane S. Shaw

N.C. State’s alumni magazine gathered a panel of key people to make sense of the school’s recent controversies (and kicked off one of its own).

Oct 15, 2009 · George Leef

The National Labor College is avowedly pro-union; many colleges are just as biased, but they don’t admit it.

Oct 14, 2009 · Jay Schalin

UNC-Chapel Hill is no longer giving a rough reception to conservative speakers, and intellectual discourse is flourishing.