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August 20, 2012

For Its Own Sustainability, Education Needs More Diversity

Bill Roden

Higher education expert Bill Roden argues in favor of a multi-pronged approach to education, one that makes vocational training a viable option.

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August 17, 2012

Merchant Marine Prof Punished for Flippant Remark

Ashley Thorne

His remark about the Aurora shootings was thoughtless but not worth dismissal.

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August 17, 2012

Galloping to Insolvency

Peter Wood

Peter Wood reviews a recent report that found that a third of American colleges and universities have unhealthy financial outlooks.

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August 16, 2012

Doubting College’s Worth Beyond Jobs and Earnings

Ashley Thorne

When Americans today ask, “Is college worth it?” they are not just asking whether they will earn more than most high school graduates.

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August 15, 2012

My Thoughts on the Harkin Report

George Leef

The recent report on for-profit colleges is worth paying attention to, but its approach is problematic, writes George Leef.

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