February 9, 2012

Obama, Higher-Education Costs, and Student Aid

Richard Vedder

Yes, President Obama is showing concern over rising college costs, but he is failing to look at the dysfunctional system of federal financial assistance, Richard Vedder writes.

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February 8, 2012

Brooklyn College Study Group To Prove That Freedom Is Slavery

Mitchell Langbert

A study group at Brooklyn College will prove that conservatism is a reaction against democracy.

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February 8, 2012

Overinvesting in Higher Ed

Richard Vedder

Should nearly everyone go to college? No, says Richard Vedder.

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February 8, 2012

After College, What?

George Leef

That’s the question I look into in this week’s Pope Center Clarion Call.

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February 8, 2012

Yale Reinstates “Sex Week”

Glenn Ricketts

As we learn over at NRO from Nathan Harden, a Yale alum himself. Just click here if you’d like to see what Ivy League tuition rates can buy for your aspiring son or daughter these days.

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February 7, 2012

Universities and Income Equality: New Evidence and Conjectures

Richard Vedder

Richard Vedder discusses new research suggesting that a greater proportion of degree-holders lowers income equality.

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February 7, 2012

Let's Be Frank About Anti-Asian Admission Policies

John Rosenberg

John Rosenberg describes the pervasive admissions bias against Asian students at elite schools, along with the comically untenable denials of those who practice them.

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February 6, 2012

Students as Customers: If They Can't Write, They're Still Right

John C. Chalberg

John C. Chalberg examines the consumer mentality that's largely taken over the community college where he teaches.

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February 6, 2012

“Harvard and the American Dream”

George Leef

Comments on the definition of the American Dream. Hint: It doesn't necessarily include a college degree.

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February 3, 2012

Two Styles of Academic Leadership

Abraham H. Miller

Academia is not an environment conducive to good leadership, as illustrated by two extreme leadership styles.

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