Just Another Radical Obama Appointee
Duke professor Cathy Davidson, nominated for the National Council on the Humanities, is another in a long line of highly questionable Obama appointees.
Ten Busy Years, Ten Key Events
Higher education has been in a state of turmoil over the past decade, and here are ten of the reasons.
Build Your Own College
A world of opportunity exists for entrepreneurs who understand that a college does not have to be expensive.
Engineering—or Social Engineering?
A professor comments on disquieting trends in his field.
Misunderestimating Duke’s Hookup Culture
Duke University’s president demonstrates cluelessness with a lukewarm attempt to halt the school’s “rich kids gone wild” image.
The Truth about Campus Crime
In spite of the headlines, campuses are generally safe; watch out for the neighborhood, though.
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.