Trying to Thwart Free Speech
Officials at two Canadian universities make free speech martyrs out of pro-life demonstrators.
Rainbows and Kaleidoscopes, Oh My!
Psych professor advocates new, “holistic” way for colleges to evaluate and admit applicants.
How Much “Student” in Student-Athlete?
Academic progress rates suggest that many athletes are still falling behind and unlikely to graduate.
Growing Pains
The difficult economy means that the UNC system’s aggressive growth policy is likely to come to an abrupt halt.
Eager to Torch Legacy Preferences
The campaign against legacy preferences has good arguments, but they apply equally to racial preferences.
Must Keep the Bubble Going!
The College Board irresponsibly promotes the idea that college is good for everyone–an idea that is good mostly for the College Board.
North Carolina’s For-Profit Challenge
UNC’s role in licensing nonpublic colleges (especially for-profits) may pose a conflict of interest.
A Rule Made to Be Broken
Barely a month after the UNC system ignored its own self-imposed tuition cap, it is proposing another one.
In Defense of Pervasive Sectarianism
A recent ruling by the North Carolina Court of Appeals places a needless burden on the state’s religiously based private colleges.
In With the In-Crowd
Erskine Bowles’ replacement as president of the UNC system shares his North Carolina establishment insider status.