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Topic: Politicization


How Diversity Conceals More Than It Reveals

Dec 30, 2022 · Thomas Grennes · Comments Off on How Diversity Conceals More Than It Reveals

Offices with titles such as “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” have become common in business, government, and universities. Employees are sometimes required to take courses in diversity training, and, in some … Continue reading “How Diversity Conceals More Than It Reveals”


Solving the “Problem” of Sex-Segregation by Academic Major

Dec 29, 2022 · Grace Hall · Comments Off on Solving the “Problem” of Sex-Segregation by Academic Major

Our society is headed toward the dystopian future we were warned about in works of literature such as The Giver by Lois Lowry and “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut. People … Continue reading “Solving the “Problem” of Sex-Segregation by Academic Major”


10 Books We Want Under the Tree in 2022

Dec 23, 2022 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on 10 Books We Want Under the Tree in 2022

One of my favorite projects at the Martin Center is the cultivation of our higher-education library. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I vastly prefer to read books printed on paper instead … Continue reading “10 Books We Want Under the Tree in 2022”


You Say You Want a Revolution

Dec 21, 2022 · George Leef · Comments Off on You Say You Want a Revolution

American higher education has changed drastically over the last half-century or so. It used to be that relatively few people thought postsecondary education was necessary; for those who did, college … Continue reading “You Say You Want a Revolution”


UNC-System Employees Really Love Democrats

Dec 19, 2022 · Harrington Shaw · Comments Off on UNC-System Employees Really Love Democrats

While North Carolina is often considered a “purple state,” the composition of UNC-System campaign contributions is anything but bipartisan. OpenSecrets data indicate that campaign contributions to Democrats among UNC-System employees … Continue reading “UNC-System Employees Really Love Democrats”


The Strange Attack on Blind Reviewing

Dec 16, 2022 · Daniel Buck · Comments Off on The Strange Attack on Blind Reviewing

Two years ago, the Great Awokening came for blind auditions in America’s top orchestras. Any educational or cultural differences were insufficient explanations for the disparities between white and black players … Continue reading “The Strange Attack on Blind Reviewing”


Ideological Compulsion at the UNC School of Journalism

Dec 12, 2022 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on Ideological Compulsion at the UNC School of Journalism

There are times when “I told you so” is unpleasant to say. This is one of those occasions. In May, the Martin Center reported on the appointment of a new … Continue reading “Ideological Compulsion at the UNC School of Journalism”


Colleges Helped Cause the Enrollment Crash

Dec 7, 2022 · Alexander Riley · Comments Off on Colleges Helped Cause the Enrollment Crash

There is considerable talk these days about the enrollment crash in higher education, especially in liberal-arts education. The Chronicle of Higher Education has been expressing worry about this crisis for … Continue reading “Colleges Helped Cause the Enrollment Crash”


Yes, an Academic Free-Speech Conference Needed Protection from the Mob

Nov 25, 2022 · Richard K. Vedder · Comments Off on Yes, an Academic Free-Speech Conference Needed Protection from the Mob

Jumping to conclusions is sometimes a big mistake. I recently became puzzled and mildly infuriated when I read that Stanford University was going to have a conference on freedom of … Continue reading “Yes, an Academic Free-Speech Conference Needed Protection from the Mob”


Why the Left Relies on Statistical Illiteracy

Nov 23, 2022 · David Randall · Comments Off on Why the Left Relies on Statistical Illiteracy

In September 2022, three researchers published the provocatively titled article, “Do Introductory Courses Disproportionately Drive Minoritized Students Out of STEM Pathways?” That article got loads of social media publicity for … Continue reading “Why the Left Relies on Statistical Illiteracy”

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