November 8, 2021

Event: Liberalism and the Role of Virtue in Civic Education

National Association of Scholars

Join NAS in Boulder, Colorado on November 17th at 3 pm MT for an event exploring the role of liberalism and Western civilization in civics education.

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November 8, 2021

A New University Dedicated to the Fearless Pursuit of Truth

National Association of Scholars

The National Association of Scholars welcomes the founding of the University of Austin, Texas—a new light in the darkness of higher education for students seeking a truly liberal education.

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November 5, 2021

Advocacy vs. Scientific Inquiry: A Letter to the Society of Toxicology

Peter Wood

NAS writes to the Society of Toxicology to ensure the integrity of its publication procedures and the credibility of its commitment to the pursuit of scientific truth.

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November 4, 2021

Joseph M. Horn Remembered

Steve Balch

NAS mourns the passing of one of our earliest members, who also served as inaugural president of our Texas state affiliate.

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November 4, 2021

Don’t Cancel Rigor

David Randall

Academic rigor shapes itself to the demands of the subject, not the inquirer, and makes the student worthy of what he studies. Academic rigor is truly transformative.

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November 2, 2021

Video: The Scarlet Letter

National Association of Scholars

What makes The Scarlet Letter a great American novel? Listen in as professors Monika Elbert, Elisa New, Leland Person, and Arial Silver discuss The Scarlet Letter.

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November 2, 2021

In American Academia, Lysenkoism Makes a Comeback

David Acevedo

Minding the Campus has launched a new award “honoring” higher ed’s most fervent censors.

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October 28, 2021

Trojan Horse Pedagogy, "Terrorist" Parents, and K-12 Gender Ideology

John D. Sailer

From school boards to the State Department, education remains the issue of the day. Click to read the latest issue of Resolute, the Civics Alliance newsletter.

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October 26, 2021

Video: The Reconstruction Era

National Association of Scholars

What were the long-term effects of Reconstruction on American unity? Watch our webinar as Professors Barney, Benedict and Nabors discuss.

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October 26, 2021

Taking A Trip in the Title IX Time Machine

David Acevedo

As of last week, Catherine Lhamon again holds her old role at OCR—campus due process beware.

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