Dousing the Fires of Racial Discrimination
The Ricci case concerning racial discrimination against New Haven firefighters has important implications for the hiring practices of academia.
How the Naval Academy Achieves “Diversity”
A professor doesn’t agree that it should be the top priority.
Which College for You?
You should start the process of choosing a college by thinking about what you personally want out of it.
The Chancellor’s Last Stand
James Oblinger’s actions during the recent scandal at N.C. State were predictable, considering the criteria used to appoint chancellors.
African-American Studies–As They Should Be
An ethnic studies department should be a place of learning, not a place for settling old scores or undergoing a 12-step therapy program.
The Privileged Class
The commotion about the university job of a former North Carolina governor’s wife reveals a larger pattern of undue influence throughout the UNC system.
Adventures in Absurdity
A guy goes back to school in his early forties and finds that academia is sometimes just plain weird.
Budget Crisis Barely Slows UNC Agenda
Despite a severe drop in state revenues, the UNC system is still making rapid changes.
Just Say No to Radical Intimidation
UNC-Chapel Hill gets tough with protestors trying to disrupt a conservative speaker.
Is Teaching a Common American Identity Indoctrination? Part II
A Pope Center writer responds to a reader who equated his use of “common cultural identity” with left-wing indoctrination.