Dousing the Fires of Racial Discrimination
The Ricci case concerning racial discrimination against New Haven firefighters has important implications for the hiring practices of academia.
How the Naval Academy Achieves “Diversity”
A professor doesn’t agree that it should be the top priority.
An Education Bubble?
Is higher education on the same self-destructive path as housing was a few years ago?
Where Profit Is a Bad Word
For-profit higher education is like the Rodney Dangerfield of academia—it gets little or no respect.
“What, Me Read?” Is Back
Readers respond to Thomas Bertonneau’s popular critique of post-literacy at the college level.
Academic Freedom Is Not “Anything Goes”
A judge’s denial of Ward Churchill’s reinstatement as a teacher at the University of Colorado was the proper decision.
Which College for You?
You should start the process of choosing a college by thinking about what you personally want out of it.
What Makes Higher Ed Tick?
The Pope Center gathered some of the top names in the higher education reform movement to discuss a provocative paper on the underlying mechanics of academia.
Distance Education Still Has a Long Way to Go
A former UNC student says online courses lack the educational quality of regular classes.
A Common Sense Way to Save Education Dollars
Shifting students and resources from universities to community colleges is cost-effective and academically sensible.