2012
Victory for Freedom of Conscience in Ward v. Polite
The NAS applauds the Sixth Circuit Court's decision to defend a counseling student's freedom of conscience.
New Hampshire Passes Law Banning Racial Preferences
The NAS hails New Hampshire's new prohibition against racial preferences as a victory for equal opportunity in higher education.
2011
Court of Appeals Fails to Defend Freedom of Speech in Counseling Profession
A panel of three judges has ruled that Christian beliefs about homosexuality disqualified a student from pursuing a degree in counseling.
NAS Criticizes New "Diversity" Guidelines
The Departments of Education and Justice released guidelines last week that, according to the National Association of Scholars, effectively endorse the use of racial preferences in college admissions.
Scholars Join Brief to Supreme Court in Fisher v. University of Texas
NAS is a "friend of the court" in what could be a landmark case on the diversity rationale for racial preferences in college admissions.
Brown Vetoes Race Preference Bill: California Scholars Successfully Defend Prop. 209
NAS and our California affiliate applaud Gov. Brown’s decision to veto SB 185 and uphold equal opportunity in the state.
In Common Reading Assignments, Colleges Ignore the Best Books
Most books colleges assigned this year as "common reading" were recent, personal, race-focused, and unchallenging, finds the National Association of Scholars.
Scholars Respond to Breivik Manifesto
The National Association of Scholars responds after learning that Anders Behring Breivik mentioned the scholarly organization in his manifesto.
Where Did Western Civilization Go?
Western Civilization surveys, once a staple in American higher education, have all but disappeared at our leading universities and colleges.
Scholars Critique Campus “Sustainability” Movement, Propose Alternatives
The National Association of Scholars issued a statement explaining how a current campus ideology is at odds with the principles of liberal education.
NAS Defends Freedom of Speech and Conscience in Ward v. Wilbanks
NAS filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the case Ward v. Wilbanks, in favor of counseling student Julea Ward, who was expelled from Eastern Michigan State University for expressing her religious convictions about homosexuality.
Estimated 40 Percent of Scientists Doubt Manmade Global Warming
S. Fred Singer said in an interview with the NAS that “the number of skeptical qualified scientists has been growing steadily; I would guess it is about 40% now.”
2010
When to Use the Word “Racist”
Peter Wood reviews the affirmative action bake sale controversy at Wesleyan University and calls for a more circumspect use of the label "racist."
NAS Supports Freedom of Speech and Conscience in Keeton v. Anderson-Wiley
NAS filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the case Keeton v. Anderson-Wiley, in favor of counseling student Jennifer Keeton, who was expelled from Augusta State University for expressing her religious views on homosexuality.
Arizona Civil Rights Initiative Passes; NAS Hails Victory
Proposition 107, which bans racial preferences in Arizona's public colleges and universities, passed with 60% of the vote.
NAS Unearths Censored Study on High School Research Papers
Why aren't high schools doing a better job of teaching students to write? The suppressed study finds that 95% of high school teachers think research papers are important, but 62% never assign them.
Common Reading on the Rise at Top Colleges
The NAS's new report shows that 93% of top national universities have common reading programs.
Scholars Pick Must-Reads for Undergrads
The NAS released a list of books it recommends for college “common reading” programs.
Scholars Champion AZ Civil Rights Initiative
NAS endorsed the Arizona Civil Rights Initiative, which will be on the Arizona ballot in November. If passed, it will ban race-based discrimination in public colleges and universities.
Scholars Join Fight to Save 209
The California Association of Scholars, an affiliate of the NAS, has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against Proposition 209.
What Colleges Want Freshmen to Read
The National Association of Scholars has released a study of colleges that assign a single book as summer reading to incoming freshmen.
2009
NAS Helps Students Argue Against the Sustainability Movement
The NAS publishes “Sustainability is a Waste,” which provides ten reasons for college students to oppose the sustainability movement on campus.
NAS Pleased By Leach Nomination to NEH
NAS comments on the nomination of James A. Leach to head the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Virginia Tech Discards Diversity Rule
The National Association of Scholars welcomes the decision of President Charles W. Steger of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to rescind its policy of requiring faculty candidates for promotion and tenure to demonstrate their contributions to “diversity.”
NAS Regrets Ward Churchill Verdict
The lesson from the jury's decision in the Ward Churchill lawsuit is that universities must be proactive in the enforcement of standards.
Academic Freedom for Students: NAS Affirms Lernfreiheit
We believe that college students, in addition to faculty members, should enjoy fundamental intellectual freedom.
2008
Stephen Balch to become Chairman of NAS Board, Peter Wood to Become NAS President
NAS's founder Steve Balch passes on the torch and will continue to play a leadership role.
NAS Salutes Affiliates’ Efforts to End Ethnic- and Gender-Based Preferences
Well done, Nebraska and Colorado Association of Scholars.
NAS Urges WASC: Do Not Accredit Racial Preferences
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Santa Rosa Junior College's accreditation must be contingent on fairness in its hiring.
The NAS Hails Enactment of the American History for Freedom Program in Higher Education Act
The NAS lauded the passage of legislation, part of the Higher Education Act, which will further the study of American history.
National Association of Scholars Launches Argus Project
The NAS has announced the opening of its “Argus project,” an initiative that calls for volunteers to help keep watch over American colleges and universities.
University of Delaware Could Reinstate Residence Life Indoctrination Program
The University of Delaware has proposed a new program for residence life that looks just like the former program, known on campus as "the treatment." NAS exposed the abuses of UD's residence life curriculum last fall, and we now urge the Faculty Senate to vote against this proposal at their meeting on Monday, May 5.
Evidence Defeats Opponents of Michigan Racial Preferences Ban
NAS publishes an article unfolding how evidence of racial preferences' detriments stopped opponents of Michigan Civil Rights Initiative.
NAS Urges HHS to Disavow Voter Discrimination
The Council for Social Work Education persists in unconstitutional practices. NAS Urges HHS to Disavow Voter Discrimination.
