A Lone Star in Higher Ed?
A new institute at Texas Tech will expose more students to the ideas behind free markets and economic liberty.
Articles
Articles
Five Myths Truths About College Costs
A writer says she’s busting myths, but there is a lot of truth in them.
Governance – October 2013
We cover the success of the enactment by the Texas legislature of a requirement to post course syllabi. We question the role of the UNC Board of Governors’ Committee on Public Affairs. We report on what university presidents think of their boards.
The Prospects for Athletics Reform
Reform efforts at UNC-Chapel Hill attack the branches, not the root, of college sports’ maladies.
Boot Camp for Professional Careers
Praxis is a new concept in education that aims to train young people for professional careers in ten months.
Confessions of an Iconoclastic Sociologist
The overwhelming liberalism of sociology professors stunts debate and turns away good students.
Money Talks–Perhaps Too Much
Big spending on higher education by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation threatens to derail a longstanding reform movement.
Beyond Cheerleading
Governing boards should exercise more oversight and be more actively involved in setting policy.
Could Grade Inflation Be Good?
A law professor advocates eliminating low grades in the name of justice and students’ mental health.
What “Recruiting” Means Today
Colleges put aside the quest for excellence in favor of candidates with the proper views and characteristics.