Apart No More? Part II
The transition by some of the nation’s historically black colleges into the mainstream raises questions about their future roles and identities.
Articles by Jay Schalin
Apart No More? Part I
A host of influences—some natural and some imposed by the economy—might mean big changes ahead for many of the nation’s historically black colleges.
Putting the Scholar Back in Scholarships
The University of North Carolina’s scholarship program can be crafted to make the state’s entire education system more competitive.
The Treaty of Chapel Hill
Formalizing the collaboration between the military and the University of North Carolina system makes sense for the entire state (and possibly the whole nation).
Size Matters
Ultra-small colleges with full immersion into specific disciplines might may be a cost-effective alternative to more traditional private schools.
Arguing for a More Inspirational Curriculum
In-class debates between professors instead of lectures might be a way to rejuvenate students’ interest in the great ideas.
Welcoming the Clash of Ideas
UNC-Chapel Hill is no longer giving a rough reception to conservative speakers, and intellectual discourse is flourishing.
What’s In Store
Erskine Bowles has laid out his intentions for the UNC system for the upcoming school year.
Radical Rhetoric on Somebody Else’s Dime
Not everybody at North Carolina State was happy about paying to bring radical icon Angela Davis to campus.
The Politics of Intimidation Come to Chapel Hill
Radicals are openly conducting a campaign of harassment against a campus organization that defends Western culture.