The Dust Storm in the Desert
Arizona State University president Michael Crow has been shaking things up, with mixed results.
No Wonder Johnny (Still) Can’t Write
Students don’t write well and professors don’t want to help them.
After College, What?
A new study shows that students who coast through college often struggle after graduating.
Deconstructing Free Assembly
Universities are taking advantage of a 2010 Supreme Court ruling to eliminate student organizations that don’t conform to political correctness.
When Less is More
The University of North Carolina has ended a long period of excessive growth, which should lead to improvements in many areas.
Trustees Won’t Do the Job
Trustees are supposed to help colleges steer their course, but many are asleep at the wheel.
Results Matter
It’s time to make public higher education subject to the real needs of the nation.
Real Education
A student finds that her high school expectations of college don’t quite match the real thing.
Reforming College Sports
We need a “firewall” between big-time sports and university academics.
Are Donors Dangerous?
Instead of threatening academic freedom or integrity, outside philanthropists usually expand and enrich college dialogue.