The Court Revisits Affirmative Action
In Fisher v. Texas, the Supreme Court can return to the wisdom of Brown—racial discrimination in public education is unconstitutional.
A Principled Legacy
William Friday’s influence will be felt at UNC schools long after his death on October 12, 2012.
The Curious Case of Overseas Campuses
Universities are opening outposts in distant countries, but it’s not clear why.
The Graduation Hammer
Too much focus on degree production can distort the university’s educational mission.
Removing the Veil of Ignorance?
A proposed federal bill to better inform potential students could bring the college bubble closer to bursting.
Ignoring Facts Is Not a Strategy
The committee formed to craft the UNC system’s strategic plan only hears one side of the story.
The Problems with Tax Credits
Higher education tax credits have little effect on enrollment but a high cost to taxpayers.
For the Greater Good (of the University)
Ball State University is using eminent domain to expand its boundaries.
Symbols Matter, Reality Doesn’t
What economists call an “agency problem” pervades higher education.
The Taming of the Trustees
Administrative control of the flow of information makes for easily manipulated trustees.