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Read thoughts and initiatives from the National Association of Scholars.

October 5, 2012

Encyclopedia of Sustainability, 6th Edition

Ashley Thorne

A 6th edition of the NAS 'sustainapedia' of the key names, terms, books, colleges, and organizations in the campus sustainability movement.

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October 4, 2012

Generations and Governance

William H. Young

William Young discusses the unexpected clash of generations over government entitlements and tax burdens.

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October 3, 2012

In History—the Obsession with Race, Class and Gender

KC Johnson

The University of Michigan is an extreme example of the tendancy of college history departments to focus almost exclusively on race, class, and gender.

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October 2, 2012

Three Pell Grant Scams

Richard Vedder

Vedder explains how U.S. Department of Education funds can become misused resources.

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October 1, 2012

Trash Big Brothers at UMass Amherst

Ashley Thorne

Student "Eco-Reps" open trash bags of residence hall buildings to inspect whether recyclables are being thrown away. 

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