A Lone Star in Higher Ed?
A new institute at Texas Tech will expose more students to the ideas behind free markets and economic liberty.
The Prospects for Athletics Reform
Reform efforts at UNC-Chapel Hill attack the branches, not the root, of college sports’ maladies.
Confessions of an Iconoclastic Sociologist
The overwhelming liberalism of sociology professors stunts debate and turns away good students.
Money Talks–Perhaps Too Much
Big spending on higher education by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation threatens to derail a longstanding reform movement.
Could Grade Inflation Be Good?
A law professor advocates eliminating low grades in the name of justice and students’ mental health.
What “Recruiting” Means Today
Colleges put aside the quest for excellence in favor of candidates with the proper views and characteristics.
Seeking a Better Higher Ed Mousetrap
Higher education is attracting innovations such as the Minerva Project, which aims to compete with the most prestigious schools.
Online Courses and Academia’s Liberal Bias
Instead of going for quality, non-politicized courses, students may just look for the easiest ones.
Kicking the Beehive
The elimination of salary increases for K-12 teachers who earn master’s degrees will produce ripple effects on North Carolina colleges.
The Sad Fact of Remediation
Teaching basic writing skills is now a necessary part of higher education.