Where Duke and UNC Happily Collaborate
After ten years, the program in philosophy, politics, and economics is growing well at both universities.
All Education Is For-Profit Education
A prominent economic thinker responds to Henry Hansmann and gives the back of his hand to Robert Shireman.
Economic Development or Economic Burden?
Officials in Greensboro, North Carolina, hope that a nursing facility will help stimulate the city’s economy.
How Much Do They Really Teach?
The UNC system’s official faculty teaching loads don’t add up.
Struggling to Stay Afloat
Many colleges and universities face a difficult and uncertain financial future.
How UNC Can Shrink Its Budget
North Carolina’s state appropriations must be cut, and here is one way.
Faculty Vetoes: Powerful and Impotent
Universities reveal the "tragedy of the anticommons."
“Closing the Skills Gap”
Governor McCrory’s new workforce development strategy will need substance to match the slogans.
Budget Season Is Upon Us
Here’s a breakdown of North Carolina governor Pat McCrory’s 2014-15 higher education budget proposal.
An Idea Whose Time Has Ended?
Take our poll: Should the federal government get out of the student loan business?