May 17, 2013

How to Manage Race Relations and Succeed

Glenn Ricketts

Is there an alternative to affirmative action?  Jonathan Bean thinks so.

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May 14, 2013

Butterflies and Apes

Peter Wood

Two adventurous scholars of the 19th century, one of gorillas, one of butterflies, are examples of a nearly extinct thirst for knowledge and discovery as a personal undertaking.

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May 13, 2013

Is Diplomatic History Dying?

Glenn Ricketts

If not dead, it's definitely on life support.

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May 13, 2013

Peter Wood Interviewed on Leaders with Ginni Thomas

Michael Toscano

NAS president Peter Wood interviewed about NAS's findings on Bowdoin College.

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May 8, 2013

Video: Midge Decter Receives Sidney Hook Award

Ashley Thorne

NAS honored Midge Decter, "the presiding spirit" at the founding of the organization, with an award for distinguished contributions to the defense of academic freedom and the integrity of......

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May 8, 2013

Radio Interview with Peter Wood on Bowdoin

Ashley Thorne

NAS president Peter Wood discusses NAS's findings on Bowdoin College.

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May 8, 2013

Here's One Writing Prof Who Gets Results

George Leef

To teach students how to write well, explains John Maguire, train them to use active verbs and build good sentences.

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May 7, 2013

Speculating on the End of the Racial Spoils System

Robert Weissberg

Robert Weissberg surmises that the crumbling of racial preferences in higher education may be near.

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