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New Student Welcome Day at CU Boulder.

(Photo by Patrick Campbell/University of Colorado)

Against Post-Election Infantilizing Nov 25, 2024
After the 2016 election of Donald Trump as president of the United States, many faculty at universities canceled classes, either due to believing that they had to take time to … Continue reading “Against Post-Election Infantilizing”
A New College “Racism” Study Really May Be Peak Woke Nov 22, 2024
Do black faculty members face discrimination in promotion and tenure? One might think this a simple question with an objective answer. The answer could be, “Yes. Black faculty members face … Continue reading “A New College “Racism” Study Really May Be Peak Woke”
Don’t Dismiss Early-College Options Nov 21, 2024
The College Board has dumbed down its Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. That’s the message from Steven Mintz, professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin, in a letter … Continue reading “Don’t Dismiss Early-College Options”