The Pernicious Effects of Grade Inflation
Higher education is suffering from many woes, and the federal government (and sometimes Donald Trump in particular) often gets much of the blame for them. But one factor that, in…
What Is Wrong with Economics Education?
How many times does an undergraduate economics student hear the name “Hayek” in his or her courses? The answer, in most programs, is close to zero. This is surprising. Friedrich…
The Compliance Theatre of Online Learning
Artificial intelligence has democratized knowledge more than any invention in history. Anyone can now solve a problem in physics, medicine, or Greek literature instantly. Yet the safeguards that once verified…
Why the Waywardness of Academic Geography Matters
For over 75 years, geography departments have been nearly nonexistent at so-called elite colleges in the United States. Most Ivy League schools, as well as Stanford and the University of…
Stop Meeting Students Where They Are
Over the past several years, a common refrain in education has been that educators need to “meet students where they are.” Equally common is the promise to do just that—and…
Demand More of Students
A recent study from Tyton Partners reveals that what students believe about AI use is quite at odds with their actual AI use. The study, which surveyed over 1,500 students,…
The AI Race at North Carolina Universities
Earlier this year, UNC Charlotte announced plans to launch a new major in artificial intelligence beginning next academic year. In its proposal to the UNC System, university leaders emphasized the…
“Let Them Be Born in Wonder”
The 2025-26 academic year began with a fell note of doom for the humanities. Dr. Jenn Frey at Tulsa University had built a beautiful Honors College grounded on the Great…
“Friendly” Influence Matters, Too
Much has been reported lately on the influence of foreign actors such as Qatar, Iran, and China on American campuses. What seems to slip under the radar in this debate,…
Don’t Yank the Sage From His Stage
“In most college classrooms,” wrote Alison King in a seminal 1993 article, “the professor lectures and the students listen and take notes. The professor is the central figure, the ‘sage…