Scholarly Study–of Monty Python?
Academic papers on Monty Python are just the kind of thing the troupe would have lampooned.
Higher Education Needs More than “Perestroika”
A renowned higher education expert wants a transformation, but his prescriptions don’t strike at the root.
Egypt’s Revolution and Higher Education
What happens when thousands of well-educated college graduates can’t find jobs?
What Should Congress Do about Student Loans?
In a new feature, the Pope Center invites you to weigh the pros and cons of the direct and guaranteed student loan programs.
Is College a Bad Public Good?
The debate over whether higher education is a public or a private good may miss the point.
The Fading Hope of Interdisciplinary Studies
A university program that should integrate all academic knowledge doesn’t live up to its own weak standards.
“Capitalism, American Style” at Christopher Newport University
An American Studies program at a public college in Virginia sets itself apart by focusing on our capitalist economic system and the ideas behind it.
The Secret Is Out About Law Schools
Law schools are reluctant to grapple with the oversupply problem.
Yes, You Can Teach about Liberty
Faculty members can take innovative paths in designing courses, with new formats and intellectually enriching content.
Liberating Chapel Hill
Cutting UNC’s flagship campus loose from the system will help solve some major problems with little negative impact.