Politicization

Higher education’s fundamental mission is the discovery, preservation, and transmission of truth. This endeavor requires unfettered freedom of expression and conscience. The following articles expose illiberal tendencies on American campuses and highlight ways to increase the diversity of the ideas being taught, debated, and discussed on campus.

Defining Oppression Down

Mar 9, 2012 · Duke Cheston

NC State University’s “Tunnel of Oppression” treated mainstream political opinions as forms of oppression.

The Plight of College Conservatives

Mar 6, 2012 · George Leef

One professor downplays the problems they face, but his analysis isn’t persuasive.

An Unwise Way to Protect Freedom of Association

Feb 24, 2012 · Robert Weissberg

Don’t use litigation; get off the campus.

Deconstructing Free Assembly

Feb 5, 2012 · Anthony Dent

Universities are taking advantage of a 2010 Supreme Court ruling to eliminate student organizations that don’t conform to political correctness.

Real Education

Jan 22, 2012 · Julia Dent

A student finds that her high school expectations of college don’t quite match the real thing.

Are Donors Dangerous?

Jan 18, 2012 · Scott Walter

Instead of threatening academic freedom or integrity, outside philanthropists usually expand and enrich college dialogue.

How a Liberal Recovered

Dec 22, 2011 · Jenna A. Robinson

Lee Doren’s Please Enroll Responsibly offers good advice.

Can Philanthropy Rescue Higher Education?

Dec 21, 2011 · Lenore Ealy

Today’s donors can learn from the classical liberal philanthropists of decades ago.

Why I Stopped Giving to Duke

Dec 13, 2011 · Albert Oettinger Jr.

A once-loyal alumnus explains why he changed his mind.

When Universities Get Defensive

Dec 8, 2011 · Ronald Trowbridge

Higher education reform efforts in Texas show how universities react to criticism.

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