In the Rearview Mirror: 2009
The Pope Center staff takes a look back at some of the big events and trends of the last year.
In Praise of Scholarship
N.C. State has started two lecture series that share ideas across disciplines and showcase on-campus scholarship.
The Spirit of Giving…Wisely
It’s time to give some serious thought about alternatives to making a contribution to your beloved (or not) alma mater.
Should I Give to Wellesley?
Does an alumna “owe” something to the school that she attended and whose teaching she paid for?
Heavy Hand at the Controls
A new study suggests that European governments’ pronouncements about freeing up universities have not led to much autonomy.
Are We Stuck with the Politically Correct University?
An excellent new book explores the problem and suggests reforms.
Apart No More? Part II
The transition by some of the nation’s historically black colleges into the mainstream raises questions about their future roles and identities.
Diversity Infects Medical School
The obsession over group representation rather than individual competence continues to spread through academia.
Students as ATM Machines
A lawsuit alleges that a SUNY school lowered standards for financial gain.
Apart No More? Part I
A host of influences—some natural and some imposed by the economy—might mean big changes ahead for many of the nation’s historically black colleges.