January 2, 2024

Press Release: Going, Going, Gone

National Association of Scholars

After a short and tumultuous term as president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay has officially tendered her resignation amid her mishandling of anti-Semitism on campus and allegations of plagi......

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December 27, 2023

NAS on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty

National Association of Scholars

The work to expose plagiarism, just as the work to inquire into truth and extend knowledge, must be a joint effort by every scholar and citizen who cares about academic integrity.

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December 21, 2023

Event: China's Soft Power Strategy: Influence in American Education

National Association of Scholars

Updated Event Date: How has China's strategy of soft power in education shifted since the tarnishing of its brand in the form of Confucius Institutes, and since COVID-19 more broadly? 

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December 19, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from NAS!

Kali Jerrard

Wishing you a joyous time with those you love.

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December 18, 2023

Press Release: Victory for Vlaming

National Association of Scholars

The Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling reinforces the enduring importance of safeguarding intellectual freedom within the educational landscape, ensuring that teachers can fulfill their roles as ed......

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December 15, 2023

A Commitment to Intellectual Freedom

David Randall

If our fellow Americans forget their past, how will they know why or how to fight for liberty, in the republic and in the university?

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December 15, 2023

This Bill of Rights Day, Let’s Celebrate the Preamble

Hans Zeiger

December 15th should be a day all Americans reflect on the unique blessings the Bill of Rights safeguards—the freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and being protected from undue searches a......

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December 15, 2023

NAS Applauds Oklahoma Governor's Executive Order

National Association of Scholars

Governor Stitt’s action makes possible the removal of illiberal and authoritarian DEI bureaucracies from Oklahoma’s public universities and state government.

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December 12, 2023

VIDEO: Unlocking the Genome: The Human Genome Project

National Association of Scholars

What is the legacy of the human genome project today? Listen in to learn more.

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Where Did We Get the Idea That Only White People Can Be Racist?

A look at the double standard that has arisen regarding racism, illustrated recently by the reaction to a black professor's biased comments on Twitter....

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Hamilton: An American Musical - Its National Influence as Art

William Young finds much to praise in the hit musical....