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Progressives’ Aversion to Private Industry Does Not Extend to Private Universities
The representation of public versus private universities in government is contrary to the historical image—Democrats have higher numbers of Ivy League graduates than their Republican counterparts.
Commentary
Dec. 19, 2024
Does Academic Research Advance Human Welfare? Not Always.
Comparing economic data from the early 20th century to that of the early 21st century, there is a lot of academic research that has been shown to have caused more harm than good.
Commentary
Dec. 13, 2024
A Great Trump Appointment: Jay Bhattacharya (Part 2)
Commentary
Dec. 11, 2024
A Great Trump Appointment: Jay Bhattacharya (Part 1)
Commentary
Dec. 10, 2024
The Bell Tolls for Higher Ed
The incoming Trump administration should make serious postsecondary reform a priority.
Commentary
Dec. 2, 2024
Colleges and the Dumbing Down of America
Commentary
Nov. 20, 2024
Just Say No to Discrimination
Commentary
Oct. 16, 2024
Jimmy Carter: A Centennial Assessment
I thank him for his long service to his family, God, and country.
Commentary
Oct. 2, 2024
Penn’s Shameful Sanction of Amy Wax: A Blow to Free Speech and Academic Freedom
Commentary
Sep. 25, 2024
Higher Ed’s Fate in 2024
Commentary
Sep. 25, 2024
Let Colleges Fail: How Creative Destruction Can Save Higher Education
Commentary
Sep. 18, 2024
Some Colleges Still Using Race in Admissions
Overall, admissions data are mixed, but the real bias against Asian applicants seems to have eased considerably.
Commentary
Sep. 17, 2024
How to Restore Trust in American Higher Education
Governing boards must regain their control of America’s colleges and universities
Commentary
Sep. 9, 2024
Lies Abound in Higher Education. Now They’ve Lost Our Respect.
Universities were once places that instilled virtue. That’s no longer true.
Commentary
Aug. 26, 2024
Ending the Leftist Think Monopoly on Campus
Commentary
Aug. 22, 2024
The Case for Diversity in American Higher Education
Commentary
Aug. 20, 2024
Americans Are Fleeing Blue States in Droves
Commentary
Aug. 19, 2024
Not All Octogenarians Are as Feeble as Biden
Commentary
Aug. 1, 2024
Financial Armageddon Is Coming for College Sports
Commentary
July 30, 2024
Teaching the Teachers: Subject Expertise Comes First
Commentary
July 24, 2024


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