What I’ve learned at the Pope Center
Over the past eight years I have experienced a rich and sometimes tumultuous education about the economics, politics, and culture of today’s campuses.
Yes, students can get a good education at a big football school
Veteran Washington Post columnist Jay Mathews writes mostly about K-12 education, but he is also interested in the results for students after they’ve graduated and enrolled in college. He’s also a self-professed college football freak, looking forward to the first-ever playoff series for the national title.
Reform in 2015: our hopes for the new year
Reform in 2015: our hopes for the new year
Who’s naughty? Who’s nice? We help Santa scrutinize higher education
This year has been an eventful one for higher education in general and for North Carolina specifically. As Santa checks his list, the Pope Center has a few suggestions as to who’s been naughty and nice this year.
6 things we’re thankful for in higher education
It is Thanksgiving week, and six Pope Center staff members express thanks for some things that happened this year in higher education.
Has the corruption ended at UNC-Chapel Hill?
Has the corruption ended at UNC-Chapel Hill?
I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.
I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.
UNC-Chapel Hill’s Embarrassing Problem
Admitting athletes who aren’t prepared for college work is a recipe for cheating.
Can We Do Anything About “Party Schools”?
A sociologist’s book explores the disturbing party culture at her university but sees no real solution.
A Poll on the Latest UNC-Chapel Hill Scandal
Was the administration right to halt Mary Willingham’s research?