The Ongoing Controversy Surrounding Professor Scott Gerber: A Case Study in Academic Freedom and...
In recent years, controversies surrounding academic freedom and institutional conduct have intensified across American universities, reflecting broader societal debates on ideological diversity and freedom...
Duke University’s Graduate Student Unionization: Navigating Challenges and Perspectives
The ongoing efforts by Duke University graduate students to unionize are emblematic of a larger, national trend that is reshaping traditional roles within academia....
The DEI Movement’s Impact on Exercise Science: A Critical Analysis
In 2017, my introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in exercise science came through the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) influential position...
Tenure Debate: The Ongoing Battle Over Academic Freedom and Job Security
In many red-leaning states around the country, lawmakers have proposed modifying or ending tenure. In my home state of North Carolina, House Bill 715...
Anti-Racism and the Degeneration of Critical Race Theory: A Modern-Day Parallel to Ptolemaic Astronomy
The comparison between ancient and medieval astronomers clinging to the Ptolemaic model and today's proponents of "anti-racism" suggests that both groups exhibit a reluctance...
Bridging the Gap: Teaching Students with Disparate Abilities in College Classrooms
Step inside any gym and you’ll likely see a familiar sight: regular gym buffs, for whom the gym is a second home, using the...
When Race Trumps Merit: Heather Mac Donald’s Wake-Up Call on Education and Excellence
Examining the Erosion of Standards Across American Institutions
America’s educational institutions once adhered to objective standards of excellence. Students and faculty members had to strive...
Despite Naysayers, UNC-Chapel Hill Climbs the Rankings
Much-needed Reforms Have Helped, Not Hurt, the University’s Standing
Jenna A. Robinson
Yesterday, U.S. News released its 2024 Best Colleges Rankings, where UNC-Chapel Hill moved up...
Reviving the Legacy: The Essential Role of Tradition-Minded Historians in American and Western Civilization
In 2022, Jon Lauck published The Good Country: A History of the American Midwest, 1800-1900. His book highlights the admirable qualities of the 19th-century...
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Higher Education: The James G. Martin Center for...
Since 2003, the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal has championed excellence in higher education. Our mission is to prioritize knowledge over credentials,...