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Read thoughts and initiatives from the National Association of Scholars.

February 6, 2014

From Democritus to Disney: ACTA Charts Academic Devolution of Elite Colleges

Marilee Turscak

The ACTA's examination of America's top-ranked liberal arts colleges reveals a deemphasis on fundamental subjects. 

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February 5, 2014

Video: Global Citizenship Conference

National Association of Scholars

Watch the video from our conference in Brunswick, ME.

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February 5, 2014

The Conundrums of Grading College Students

George Leef

Professor Mike Shaughnessy reflects on the excuses and protests that students pose when professors attempt to assign grades.

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February 3, 2014

Conference on Bowdoin College and Global Citizenship in Brunswick, Maine

National Association of Scholars

PRESS RELEASE: The NAS will examine global citizenship and higher education at the conference “Global Illusions: Bowdoin’s Post-Citizens and the Future of American Higher Education&rdquo......

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January 31, 2014

Resuming the Bowdoin Conversation

Peter Wood

Peter Wood invites students, faculty members, and others who are interested to discuss Bowdoin College and global citizenship. 

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