Bad Sociology, Not Law
The widespread abandonment of the traditional legal curriculum argues in favor of a back-to-basics law school.
The Big Picture Ahead
Jane Shaw offers her top ten list of the major trends occurring in higher education.
In the Rearview Mirror: 2009
The Pope Center staff takes a look back at some of the big events and trends of the last year.
In Praise of Scholarship
N.C. State has started two lecture series that share ideas across disciplines and showcase on-campus scholarship.
The Spirit of Giving…Wisely
It’s time to give some serious thought about alternatives to making a contribution to your beloved (or not) alma mater.
Should I Give to Wellesley?
Does an alumna “owe” something to the school that she attended and whose teaching she paid for?
Heavy Hand at the Controls
A new study suggests that European governments’ pronouncements about freeing up universities have not led to much autonomy.
How UNC Spends Its Money
We report on how much the university system spends on actual teaching as opposed to non-student expenditures.
Are We Stuck with the Politically Correct University?
Does “political correctness” predominate in American higher education? If so, is that a bad thing? And if it’s a bad thing, can anything be done about it? A new collection…
Are We Stuck with the Politically Correct University?
An excellent new book explores the problem and suggests reforms.