The Worst of Both Worlds
Thanks to federal student aid, college now costs much more, but students are learning much less.
Articles by George Leef
The Plight of College Conservatives
One professor downplays the problems they face, but his analysis isn’t persuasive.
A New Funding Idea (Sort of)
A University of California student group advocates funding the system with student payments after they graduate.
After College, What?
A new study shows that students who coast through college often struggle after graduating.
Trustees Won’t Do the Job
Trustees are supposed to help colleges steer their course, but many are asleep at the wheel.
Don’t Fear the Free Market
A free market in postsecondary education would serve students effectively.
Peering into the Crystal Ball
In recent years, there have been quite a few books on the ways in which innovation will change higher education. Richard DeMillo’s Abelard to Apple is, I think, the most intriguing one…
I’m Still Not Convinced
George Leef responds to Professor Sterba.
Humanities Research: To What End?
A new paper shows that the research imperative in academe has high costs but little benefit.
Is This eHarmony for College?
A company may revolutionize the college application process through the online matching model used in dating.