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.
Putting the Scholar Back in Scholarships
The University of North Carolina’s scholarship program can be crafted to make the state’s entire education system more competitive.
Should Taxpayers Sponsor an Arts School?
North Carolina’s fine arts culture would be just as strong without this subsidy.
Another Side to Africa’s Story
One campus speaker argues that Africa’s salvation will not come from foreign aid, but from grass-roots entrepreneurship.
Only Leftists Can Be Good Teachers
The University of Minnesota’s education school wants to ensure ideological purity.