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December 5, 2012

Terence Kealey: America Needs a Truly Independent Research University

George Leef

Terence Kealey argues that the U.S. needs to have at least one truly independent research university - i.e., beholden neither to government nor to commercial interests for its research funding.

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December 5, 2012

Getting It Right On Campus

Glenn Ricketts

A new sociological survey explores the world of undergraduate conservatives in the contemporary academy.

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November 30, 2012

Cut the Cost of College by Unbundling

George Leef

College education wouldn’t cost so much if students could “unbundle” and buy just what they want.

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November 29, 2012

Democratic Engagement and Governance: Part II

William H. Young

William Young concludes an examination of the unfolding civic engagement initiatives by higher educational institutions.

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November 28, 2012

Ahmadine-jabbing American Students

Peter Wood

Central Connecticut State University took its students to New York to dine with the dictator.

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