In yet another window into the country’s polarized political environment, in 2017 the Pew Research Center surveyed Americans regarding their views of major civic institutions. While there were divisions in … Continue reading “College Climate Surveys Needed to Understand Free Expression on Campus”
It’s been a couple of months since Randy Ramsey became the chairman of the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors. Since his appointment in October, Ramsey’s tenure has … Continue reading “A New Chapter in UNC Board Governance”
Two recent stories that dominated academic Twitter were the cancellation of the Western Art History course at Yale and the incorporation of the 1619 Project in the school curricula in … Continue reading “The Philosophical Force Driving the Fight to Rewrite History”
The federal government has grown in importance for higher education for decades. The most long-lasting effect could be its status as the lender of first resort for student loans. The … Continue reading “Did You Know? Majority of Federal Funding for College Is for Student Loans”
Campus Food Insecurity Matters Food insecurity among American college students is a significant problem. While outdated stereotypes of higher education presume that undergraduates live on campus, receive stipends from their … Continue reading “Pro/Con: Is Food Insecurity on Campus a Problem?”
To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. —Cicero It’s no secret that many of today’s students are ignorant of American history … Continue reading “Reinvigorating the Teaching of American History”
National discussions of college athletics routinely emphasize race. That emphasis, however, is unfortunate because it diverts attention from issues that affect all student-athletes. Also, discussions of race in college sports … Continue reading “Race-Centered Narratives Obscure the Problems of College Sports”
Private colleges that compete with public schools are scrambling to find a way to keep attracting students. To do so, freezing or lowering tuition rates have grown in popularity to … Continue reading “Did You Know? As Tuition Goes Up, Some Colleges Freeze or Cut Prices”
Editor’s Note: This article is a response to a December Martin Center article on Christian colleges and student debt. In his recent article, “Are Christian Colleges Worth the Debt Burden?” … Continue reading “Christian Colleges Are Worth the Investment”
In 2014, the North Carolina legislature passed a law to curb “pension spiking” among public employees. Pension spiking is when a worker dramatically increases their compensation at the end of … Continue reading “Pension Spiking at North Carolina Colleges: An $8 Million Bill for the Public”