Our Encroaching Federal Government
A provision in the pending Higher Education Act enables Washington to punish states for cutting aid to higher education.
Big Spending, Little Results
A new study suggests that North Carolina’s big investment in higher education might not be paying off as expected.
Bureaucracy U?
The proposed
Global Waste
The North Carolina in the World program is an unproductive use of taxpayers’ money, at best.
Gaining Freedom from Federal Controls
Hillsdale College’s innovative loan program frees the Michigan school from many government regulations.
A Tale of Two State University Systems
One proposes central control and rapid expansion; the other, better education at lower costs.
A Breath of Fresh Air in College Rankings
A new ranking system by higher education critic Richard Vedder looks to student outcomes as the main measure of a school.
Chapel Hill Dynasty
The new chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill is likely to not only continue James Moeser’s policies, but last a long time.
How My Friends and I Contributed to the College Loan Crisis
We partied, traveled, and bought cool stuff, thanks to cheap government-backed loans.
Tax-Free Academic War Chests
Do the Old Tax Laws Make Sense With University Endowments in the Billions?