Academics

Future leaders in business, government, and civil society need more than just job skills. The following articles defend the value of liberal education, with a focus on academic quality and rigor, fundamental knowledge, and the ideas that have shaped Western Civilization. They also scrutinize academic programs that have departed from these ideals in the name of progressive ideology.

Jul 25, 2014 · Ever Castro

Embarrassed by the scandals, UNC-Chapel Hill students still love their school.

Embarrassed by the scandals, UNC-Chapel Hill students still love their school.

Jul 23, 2014 · Jenna A. Robinson

I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.

I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.

Jul 21, 2014 · Harry Painter

U.S. senators want to expand an innovative college policy, but is it necessary?

U.S. senators want to expand an innovative college policy, but is it necessary?

Jul 18, 2014 · Jennifer Gratz

Another awful affirmative action ruling could send the issue back to the Supreme Court.

Another awful affirmative action ruling could send the issue back to the Supreme Court.

Jul 16, 2014 · W. Lee Hansen

The University of Wisconsin’s latest diversity plan calls for “equity” in high-demand majors and the distribution of grades.

The University of Wisconsin’s latest diversity plan calls for “equity” in high-demand majors and the distribution of grades.

Jul 14, 2014 · Jesse Saffron

Campbell University starts a new engineering program in its effort to become a regional force in higher education.

Campbell University starts a new engineering program in its effort to become a regional force in higher education.

Jul 9, 2014 · George Leef

The time seems ripe for making changes in legal education, but which ones?

The time seems ripe for making changes in legal education, but which ones?

Jul 7, 2014 · Harry Painter

A Small Community College with a Big Problem

There’s been a failure, but there’s no telling how bad—or just what—it is.

Jul 2, 2014 · Mitchell Langbert

Can Money Contaminate a College?

You would think so, given the way a Brooklyn College dean avoided a multimillion-dollar grant opportunity.