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October 28, 2025

Why Universities Should Welcome (and Sign) Trump's Compact

Peter W. Wood

The decline of higher ed is accelerating; Trump’s Compact could stymie its demise.

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August 19, 2025

Iowa Board of Regents Take Weak Stance on DEI in Higher Ed

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In their default, we urge Iowa’s legislatures to step up to the challenge and, as is necessary and proper, to use carefully tailored statutes to re-institute freedom in Iowa’s public unive......

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March 17, 2025

Statement: University of Virginia Votes to Dissolve DEI Office

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The Board of Visitors at the University of Virginia has unanimously voted to dissolve the University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Partnerships, end illegal discrim......

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January 8, 2025

NAS Condemns the AHA's “Scholasticide” Resolution

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The National Association of Scholars condemns the “Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza,” which the members of the American Historical Association passed by 428 to 88 at th......

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September 25, 2024

NAS Statement on University of Pennsylvania Sanction of Amy Wax

Peter W. 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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August 15, 2023

An NAS Statement on Mis/Disinformation (Full)

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The National Association of Scholars opposes disinformation censorship because this censorship is a tool used by those who wish to preserve exclusive control over education to further their illiberal......

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August 15, 2023

An NAS Statement on Mis/Disinformation (Abbreviated)

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An abbreviated National Association of Scholars statement on the uses and abuses of "misinformation" and "disinformation."

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April 14, 2023

Faculty Fight for Academic Freedom at Harvard

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While many faculty quietly endorse views they privately disagree with, Harvard faculty band together to resist administrative overreach, overzealous students, and protect academic freedom.

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March 22, 2023

Statement on Stanford’s Treatment of Judge Duncan

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Stanford’s President and Law School Dean have apologized for the incident Today, its DEI Associate Dean has been placed on leave. Students should also face sanctions.

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