March 8, 2011

Paul Krugman: "Education Isn't the Answer" for American Prosperity

Ashley Thorne

Today both Peter Wood and Jason Fertig observed that Paul Krugman, whom Peter calls one of the "stalwarts of the left,"  has gone on record to doubt the value of the college degree as the best pa......

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March 8, 2011

The Robinson Allegations

NAS is making inquiries into the serious allegations against OSU faculty members made by Art Robinson in a statement yesterday on World Net Daily.

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March 8, 2011

Mark Bauerlein on the Prolonged Adolescence of the Rising Generation

Mark Bauerlein talks about the anti-intellectualism of new media on this week's Inside Academia.

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March 8, 2011

Lily Bart vs. Lady Gaga

Peter Wood

Peter Wood weighs higher education’s contribution to a culture that celebrates ostentatious vulgarity over the pursuit of civilized qualities.

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March 7, 2011

Would a University Allow Retribution Against Students?

George Leef

I don't know if the allegations in this piece are true, but if they are, it's a stunning example of the viciousness of the left toward those who challenge their favored politicians. A profes......

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March 7, 2011

The Sad Effects of Mass Credentialization

George Leef

In today's Pope Center piece, Tulane University sociology professor Carl Bankston writes about the important new book Academically Adrift in light of his own experiences with college students. Do......

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March 4, 2011

My Top Ten List

George Leef

Top ten books about higher education, that is. In today's Pope Center piece, I give my picks for the books people should read if they want to understand American higher education, and invite rea......

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March 4, 2011

Study Shows Many States Fail in U.S. History Standards

Ashley Thorne

Where do states set the bar for teaching American history in K-12? Is the curriculum accurate, chronological, and clear? The Fordham Institute reports.

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March 4, 2011

Editor Accused of Libel Wins in Paris Court: Victory for Academic Freedom

Ashley Thorne

The progress of ideas was vindicated in a decision in favor of an academic journal editor who published a book review that the book's author found unflattering.

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March 4, 2011

Collegiate Press Roundup

Glenn Ricketts

This week's student columnists complain about meatless Mondays and consider the limits of First Amendment freedoms and innovative pedagogy in Human Sexuality courses.

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