The Future of Failure: Are We Setting Students Up for Success or Fragility?
“All political lives end in failure,” said British politician Enoch Powell, and scholars, too, face a similar fate. As anthropologist Marshall Sahlins puts it,...
An Open Letter to UVA President James E. Ryan
The University of Virginia faces a critical decision that could shape its future: whether to adopt admissions policies aligned with our Constitution's colorblind principles...
Shifting Tides in Higher Education Enrollment Post-Pandemic
In recent years, higher education enrollment has been tumultuous, influenced significantly by the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic. Data from the National Student Clearinghouse...
Academic Integrity at Risk: The Escalation of Research Fraud
Research fraud, once a rare occurrence, has become increasingly prevalent within some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, raising significant concerns about academic integrity....
Are Student Evaluations of Teaching Biased? Analyzing the Debate in Higher Education
In November 2023, Bruce Gilley delved into the contentious issue surrounding student evaluations of teaching (SETs), particularly examining claims of inherent biases against women...
Embracing Reality: Life’s Challenges and the Myth of Easy Success
In a world where instant gratification is increasingly expected, the reality of life's challenges can be a harsh awakening. The notion that success should...
Suppressing Dissent: The Challenges to Academic Freedom in Higher Education
The cases of Daniel Mattson at Western Michigan University (WMU) and Professor Timothy Jackson at the University of North Texas (UNT) highlight significant issues...
Record Number of Students Failing College-Readiness Benchmarks
Decline in ACT Scores
A significant number of students are failing to meet college-readiness benchmarks, according to recent data from the ACT. Scores have fallen...
Navigating the Transition from Classical to Conventional College Education
1. Expect the (Academically) Unexpected
Many students with a classical education arrive at college excited to dive into deeper material, while others may feel nervous...
The Challenge of Filling DEI-Centric Courses in Higher Education
One of the seldom discussed aspects of the ongoing revolution in contemporary higher education is the problem institutions are having filling courses that are...