Some Colleges Really Do Cut Costs
Sidestepped by the stimulus package, some private colleges are taking steps to shore up their finances.
The Unscientific “More-Women-in-Science” Movement
Biology, psychology, logic and economics get short shrift when feminists in academia seek numerical parity.
Brakes Required When Good Times Roll Downhill
The North Carolina legislature’s generosity during the boom years is forcing UNC’s budget-cutting efforts.
Affirmative Action, the Stealth Version
The University of California’s new admissions policies are an end-run around the state’s race-blind laws.
The Unstimulating Stimulus Bill
Duke University’s Mike Munger gives an economics lesson about the pending spending bill.
How Will You Pay for College?
A Letter to Prospective Students (Parents, you’ll want to read this, too).
Attacking the Sacred Cow of Academic Research
In a powerful paper, the president of the Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence suggests it’s time for a return to teaching.
Who Pays the Piper Calls the Tune
UNC’s low-tuition policy has some unexpected downsides.
The Higher Ed Empire Strikes Back
Charles Murray’s new book about how college is oversold draws fire from the academic establishment.
An Athletic Dilemma
The biggest games in college sports aren’t always played on the field.