Another Reason Why Boys Fail
A coarsened cultural environment has eliminated the heroic ideals that once inspired young men.
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Myths of the Ivory Tower
Here’s a list of ten commonly-held beliefs in academia that don’t square with what the rest of the country thinks.
Other People’s Money
Government officials try to get creative with UNC tuition hikes instead of using proper fiscal restraint.
Experiment in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a lot of autonomy—but can it make the grade?
Airy Rhetoric Versus Gritty Reality
In the PBS debate on the economic benefits of more college graduates, the facts spoke for themselves.
Don’t Know Much about History
The recent effort to wipe out American history before 1877 in North Carolina classrooms is a natural result of the teaching in education schools.
Do We Need More College Grads, or Better Ones?
A survey of employer opinions sheds some light—but not very much.
What’s the Latest Academic Fad?
A major university association proposes a globalization agenda long on costs but short on justification.
Free Speech-less
A new Pope Center report reveals that the majority of colleges in North Carolina inhibit free speech.
Privatizing for the Public Good?
The greater autonomy that some universities won after the last recession may be an attractive option as state appropriations shrink.