August 3, 2018

Defense Bill Limits Funding for Colleges with Confucius Institutes

National Association of Scholars

An amendment by Senator Ted Cruz targets Department of Defense funding for colleges. 

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August 2, 2018

An Open Letter to the College Board on AP: World History

Peter Wood

NAS President Peter Wood writes to the College Board to propose reforms to the revised AP: World History exam. 

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August 1, 2018

Turning a Blind Eye To Academic Dishonesty

Peter Wood

Last week NAS President Peter Wood wrote to University of Houston President Renu Khator asking for a review of a high profile case of plagiarism. 

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July 23, 2018

Is Service-Learning a Disservice to Philosophy?

National Association of Scholars

NAS member Spencer Case writes on the use of service-learning in philosophy.

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July 23, 2018

Why Non-Scientists Need To Study the Philosophy of Science

Edward R. Dougherty

NAS Member Edward R. Dougherty writes on what all students should know about scientific epistemology.

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July 20, 2018

The Misappropriation of Madison and Montpelier

William H. Young

William Young discusses the ideologically revised exhibits at James Madison's homestead.

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July 20, 2018

The Establishment Defends Irreproducibility

David Randall

NAS Director of Research David Randall argues that high reproducibility standards are practical.

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July 19, 2018

A Legacy Gifted

National Association of Scholars

The National Association of Scholars honors Professor Samuel Bluefarb, a long-time and stalwart supporter of the NAS.

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