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Topic: Academics

Future leaders in business, government, and civil society need more than just job skills. The following articles defend the value of liberal education, with a focus on academic quality and rigor, fundamental knowledge, and the ideas that have shaped Western Civilization. They also scrutinize academic programs that have departed from these ideals in the name of progressive ideology.


Smart Cuts at West Virginia University

Aug 17, 2023 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on Smart Cuts at West Virginia University

In the face of shrinking enrollment and a $45 million budget deficit, West Virginia University (WVU) has made the responsible decision to cut many low-productivity programs across the institution. Its … Continue reading “Smart Cuts at West Virginia University”


A Bitter Lesson for a Philanthropist at Arizona State

Aug 16, 2023 · George Leef · Comments Off on A Bitter Lesson for a Philanthropist at Arizona State

Many donors have come to regret their financial support of colleges and universities, learning afterward that their money has been used in ways that are not compatible with their desires … Continue reading “A Bitter Lesson for a Philanthropist at Arizona State”


Whatever Happened to Kychelle Del Rosario?

Aug 14, 2023 · Graham Hillard · Comments Off on Whatever Happened to Kychelle Del Rosario?

If the name Kychelle Del Rosario rings a bell, congratulations on a truly excellent memory for egregious academic-medical wokeness. For the rest of us, a refresher course may be in … Continue reading “Whatever Happened to Kychelle Del Rosario?”


Re-education at San José State

Aug 11, 2023 · Elizabeth Weiss · Comments Off on Re-education at San José State

Since 2004, San José State University (SJSU) has changed presidents nine times. Although each of these university heads was probably politically correct, the new president, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, is far … Continue reading “Re-education at San José State”


How Woke Transformation Grinds Forward in Higher Education

Aug 9, 2023 · Alexander Riley · Comments Off on How Woke Transformation Grinds Forward in Higher Education

Institutional change typically happens slowly and in ways that are difficult to see from a distance. Over the past several decades, institutions of higher education have been steadily adopting more … Continue reading “How Woke Transformation Grinds Forward in Higher Education”


Chapel Hill’s DEI Obsession Was Mandated at the Top (Part II)

Aug 7, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on Chapel Hill’s DEI Obsession Was Mandated at the Top (Part II)

In July of 2020, UNC-Chapel Hill’s chancellor sent an email to the university’s leadership cabinets requesting responses to three questions regarding “structural racism.” Through public records requests, the Martin Center … Continue reading “Chapel Hill’s DEI Obsession Was Mandated at the Top (Part II)”


Let’s Replace the Carnegie Unit

Aug 4, 2023 · Walt Gardner · Comments Off on Let’s Replace the Carnegie Unit

With students going deep in debt in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree, it’s time to seriously consider a strategy that has the potential to accelerate learning and decrease costs. Competency-based … Continue reading “Let’s Replace the Carnegie Unit”


Do Law Schools Really Exist?

Jul 31, 2023 · Matthew G. Andersson · Comments Off on Do Law Schools Really Exist?

Law schools began as trade schools, training future lawyers to sell legal services as licensed providers. Modern law schools, however, have increasingly adopted the routines of political institutions. Even at … Continue reading “Do Law Schools Really Exist?”


Diary of a Freelance Language Scholar

Jul 26, 2023 · Katherine L. Bradshaw · Comments Off on Diary of a Freelance Language Scholar

My work requires explanation, and I like it that way. Everything I do is somewhat related, because all of my work is with languages—usually Latin, Ancient Greek, or English. However, … Continue reading “Diary of a Freelance Language Scholar”


An Interview with the New NCCCS President

Jul 24, 2023 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on An Interview with the New NCCCS President

The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) has named, once again, a new president. Three years ago, the NCCCS said goodbye to President Peter Hans when he accepted the role … Continue reading “An Interview with the New NCCCS President”

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