Statements

View all statements and comments made by the National Association of Scholars on higher education policies.

November 20, 2024

NAS Welcomes Administrator McMahon's Nomination to Serve as Education Secretary

Peter Wood

With McMahon, the new administration has a chance to drastically slim down and depoliticize the Education Department.

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November 19, 2024

Lee Zeldin Should Reform EPA Science Policy

National Association of Scholars

NAS welcomes the nomination of Congressmen Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.

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September 25, 2024

NAS Statement on University of Pennsylvania Sanction of Amy Wax

Peter Wood

The National Association of Scholars is outraged—but not surprised—by Penn's decision to penalize Wax for exercising her academic freedom. 

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August 14, 2024

AAUP Trades Academic Freedom for Boycotts

Peter W. Wood

The AAUP's new statement on boycotts places academic freedom on the backburner for temporary political gain.

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July 3, 2024

Education Department Shuts Down Foreign Funds Database

National Association of Scholars

The sudden shutdown of the interactive database on foreign funds sparks questions that are left unanswered by the Education Department. 

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