Welcome to the Pope Center!
In a new video, Pope Center president Jane Shaw explains what we’re all about.
A New Era for the Board of Governors?
Fiscal realities, new members, and a national re-examination of the college experience suggest that change may occur.
Another Weak Argument for Affirmative Action
Putting some students from impoverished areas in elite colleges won’t improve public policy.
A Literary “Groundhog Day”
The titles may change somewhat from year to year, but college summer readings stay the same: uninspired, unchallenging, and predictably left-leaning.
Taking Up Their Cross
Consistent leadership has kept the Catholic University of America true to its religious roots.
How to Change the Ed Schools
An education professor finds merit in criticism of ed schools and suggests steps to improve them.
The Angry Ones
Professors Ellen Lewin of the University of Iowa and Scott Denham of Davidson College recently broke with academic norms and lashed out directly at conservative students.
Subdued Beginnings
The times are somber and the commencement speakers are serious.
The Winners Are…Democrats!
The Pope Center’s College Finder project reveals that the faculty at North Carolina colleges are mostly Democrats.
Veiled Intentions
The man behind the controversial “Ground Zero Mega-Mosque” spoke at UNC-Chapel Hill, leaving behind more questions than answers.