July 18, 2017

Colleges Are to Blame for the Contempt in Which They're Held

Peter Wood

Peter Wood comments on a recent study showing decreasing public support of higher education.

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July 17, 2017

Supporting Western Civilization Education: NAS Interviews James Piereson

National Association of Scholars

William E. Simon Foundation President James Piereson talks to NAS about setting up and donating to programs dedicated to the study of Western Civilization.

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July 14, 2017

Member Profile: Steven Frankel

Steven Frankel

NAS Member Steven Frankel reflects on the current, perilous state of the humanities in higher education as well as the value of the great books.

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July 13, 2017

Florida College Common Reading

David Randall

Those who want to see the best practices for a college common reading program, David Randall argues, should look at Florida College.

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July 12, 2017

Outsourced to China

Rachelle Peterson

Rachelle Peterson warns of the dangers inherent in allowing a foreign government to exert influence on classrooms and university administrators.

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July 12, 2017

Christopher Kendall Joins NAS Staff

Peter Wood

NAS welcomes Christopher Kendall, our new Development Associate.

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July 12, 2017

Legal Help for Professors and Students

National Association of Scholars

The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has won many legal victories to protect academic freedom and free speech on campuses.

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July 10, 2017

NAS Introduces New Print Newsletter

Peter Wood

Peter Wood reflects on NAS's mission in this "Word from the President."

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July 5, 2017

The New York Times and Others Cover NAS's Beach Books Report

National Association of Scholars

Recent articles on college summer reading assignments noting NAS's analysis in Beach Books.

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June 28, 2017

Fourth of July Sale! All NAS Publications 40 Percent Off

National Association of Scholars

Add an NAS report or one of Peter Wood's books to your summer reading list!

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