UNC-Chapel Hill’s Economics Program Lacks Historical Perspective
A few weeks ago I went camping with some fellow members of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Young Americans for Liberty chapter. Whenever we get together, there…
A Meaningful Math Requirement: College Algebra or Something Else?
Most colleges and universities have a math requirement. Students must successfully complete a certain number of math courses (usually just one) to graduate. At many institutions, the requirement is met…
Should Employers Be Prohibited from Asking Applicants About College Credentials?
Court decisions can have unintended consequences just as statutes or regulations can. The Supreme Court’s 1971 decision in Griggs v. Duke Power has had a huge impact on higher education,…
Enriching the NCAA Through State Law
Last month, former NC State football player Eric Leak made headlines for giving an unnamed UNC athlete “improper benefits,” in violation of the North Carolina Uniform Athlete Agents Act (UAAA).…
A New College Makes the (ACTA) Grade
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) advises trustees and alumni about higher education issues, identifies “oases of [educational] excellence,” and examines graduation requirements at various colleges to answer…
What’s Wrong with Business Schools?
Ever since the 2008 financial crash, American business schools have been reeling from criticism. There is a widespread feeling that the financial meltdown was caused by graduates of elite business…
College Dropouts Cost North Carolina Taxpayers $446M Per Year
Students who leave college with no degree but an accumulation of debt face obvious hardship, but what about taxpayer money wasted on students with no degrees? The results for North…
Welcome to Freshman Orientation, Now Meet Your Career Counselor!
Every semester during my thirteen years of teaching at a liberal arts college, several senior year students would approach me and ask if I “knew of any jobs out there.”…
Does “Merit Aid” Make Sense?
Businesses sometimes charge different customers different prices as a way to maximize revenue. Airlines, for example, usually charge more for seats reserved on short notice, on the theory that the…
In Addressing Campus Bias, Duke Threatens Free Speech
Following a particularly tumultuous year, Duke University has issued a lengthy report to address “bias and hate” on campus. The controversy began with reports that a noose was found hanging…