University foundations are at the forefront of schools’ fundraising, event planning, and publicity efforts. But the details of how these foundations operate—such as where they get their money and what … Continue reading “How to Make University Foundations More Transparent”
The United States got along nicely for its first 176 years without any federal legislation on higher education. (A good reason why there was no such legislation is the absence … Continue reading “If We Can’t Repeal the Higher Education Act, Let’s Improve It”
There is something about judicial nominations that brings out the worst in U.S. Senators. Judging from the academic debate over the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, … Continue reading “Law School Faculties Need More Intellectual Diversity”
College officials have cultivated a nice image for themselves—scholarly people who care deeply about providing the best possible education for their students. The reality, however, is often very different. They … Continue reading “Colleges Try to Get Rid of Inconvenient Professors”
Amherst College is one of America’s most prestigious schools. It is run by people with lustrous liberal credentials, eager to show their fidelity to progressive causes, including the battle against … Continue reading “Elite College, Caught in Title IX Web, Goes to Trial Against Wronged Student”
Each year, roughly 1.4 million high school students take college courses. This is made possible by dual enrollment programs, which give those students opportunities to earn credits and work toward … Continue reading “Concerns Raised Over NC’s Dual Enrollment Program and Possible Community College Misconduct”
One of the worst features of America in the 1940s and 50s was the persistent demand for national loyalty oaths. In those days, people were expected to declare their support … Continue reading “Loyalty Oaths Return with Faculty “Diversity Statements””
The Faculty Senate at Wake Forest University made headlines last week when it demanded that the university reject a $3.69 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation. Such a stance … Continue reading “Wake Forest Faculty Attempt to Undermine Koch-Funded Campus Institute”
Concerns over campus safety—both founded and unfounded—have escalated recently. In North Carolina, for example, sexual assault charges against UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC-Charlotte football players made headlines. And even more high-profile … Continue reading “Universities Are Spending Millions on Ineffective Campus Security Initiatives”
Last week, I experienced the infantilization of the campus for the first time. I run the Center for Free Enterprise at Florida Southern College, where we emphasize that a realistic … Continue reading “We Must Reverse the Infantilization of Higher Education”