Do the Math…or Not
When it comes to math performance, the United States has a pitiful record. Each year, about 1 million students enroll in college algebra and about 50 percent of those students … Continue reading “Do the Math…or Not”
Testing Affirmative Action
Even though Harvard won the first round in its battle with Students for Fair Admissions, a case challenging the university’s affirmative action policy, the judge did not address the deep … Continue reading “Testing Affirmative Action”
Math Professor Mocks a Leftist Belief and Gets Fired
Humorless, intolerant leftist academics are a force to be reckoned with on many college campuses, and a new case at the University of North Texas (UNT) pushes the envelope. After … Continue reading “Math Professor Mocks a Leftist Belief and Gets Fired”
The Totalitarian Impulse in the Title IX Racket
Until 2015, I believed that the Obama administration’s “Dear Colleague” letter, which called for universities to significantly broaden their interpretation of Title IX protections, was merely a way to address … Continue reading “The Totalitarian Impulse in the Title IX Racket”
Did You Know? Eight States Ban Racial Preferences in College Admissions
Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts released its ruling in Students For Fair Admissions v. Harvard University. That means affirmative action—its application and limitations—is … Continue reading “Did You Know? Eight States Ban Racial Preferences in College Admissions”
Students’ Speech Chilled at the University of Texas
Written in 1903, the University of Texas fight song’s opening lyrics are “The Eyes of Texas are upon you/All the livelong day.” Unfortunately, for many on campus, the sentiments expressed … Continue reading “Students’ Speech Chilled at the University of Texas”
Public Universities Exploit Eminent Domain Powers with Little Oversight
Colleges tend to expand beyond their original missions by hiring more administrators and creating new programs. But they can also expand physically by exercising power usually reserved for state and … Continue reading “Public Universities Exploit Eminent Domain Powers with Little Oversight”
A Tale of Two Alumni Associations
An important voice is missing in today’s colleges and universities: that of their alumni. Their absence does a disservice to both students and the general public because, in many ways, … Continue reading “A Tale of Two Alumni Associations”
The Success of Concealed Carry at Texas Public Colleges
The fight for gun rights on campus is often contentious and generally does not favor the Second Amendment. But in August, pro-gun advocates won a major battle when a federal … Continue reading “The Success of Concealed Carry at Texas Public Colleges”
‘Social Justice’ is Overrunning the University of Texas
The latest racket in higher education, evident at my alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin, is the disturbing proliferation of “social justice” as a degree program, a course … Continue reading “‘Social Justice’ is Overrunning the University of Texas”