The Digital Shift in University Libraries: A Case Study of N.C. State University’s Hunt...
In recent years, university libraries have undergone a significant transformation, driven by advances in digital technology and changing academic needs. The James B. Hunt...
A Title VI Complaint at George Washington University
The Title VI discrimination complaint filed against George Washington University highlights concerning allegations of antisemitism involving Professor Lara Sheehi. The complaint alleges that Professor...
Accreditation Reform Is Alive in North Carolina
On April 10, three N.C. senators filed a bill to reform college and university accreditation in North Carolina. Though the bill was recently pulled...
Higher Education and the Law of Diminishing Returns
Recently, I argued in a Martin Center article that the fourth year of study for the bachelor’s degree is relatively unproductive and that substantial...
Restoring Real Debate on College Campuses
I often find it hard to sleep after chairing a Braver Angels college debate. The excitement from guiding the collision of highly charged, diverse...
The University of Chicago Isn’t Living Up to Its “Principles”
The "Chicago Principles" and the Kalven Report from the University of Chicago have gained recognition for advocating viewpoint plurality and institutional neutrality, setting expectations...
“Social-Emotional Learning” Is a Dangerous Fad
The debate surrounding social-emotional learning (SEL) epitomizes a broader cultural clash in American education. Once the controversial topic was critical race theory (CRT); now,...
UATX: A New Hope for American Higher Education
Observers of American higher education recognize a troubling landscape: declining enrollments, waning public and political support, questionable outcomes, and exorbitant costs. Most disheartening is...
Unveiling the Truth Behind the Proposed School of Civic Life and Leadership at UNC-Chapel...
Last month, faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill voiced strong criticism against the North Carolina General Assembly and the UNC Board of Trustees through an open...
The Controversy of Citational Justice: Quotas, Identity, and the Future of Scholarly Integrity
In the contemporary landscape of academia, a new concept has emerged, stirring debate and skepticism alike: citational justice. This idea proposes quotas for footnotes,...