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Higher Education and the Perfect Data Storm

May 09, 2012 by David Clemens |

To understand what's really going on at our colleges and universities, we need to look beyond data, writes David Clemens.

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U California President Yudof Says Political Advocacy Is a Problem

Apr 19, 2012 by Ashley Thorne |

At a press conference UC president Mark Yudof declared his commitment to ideology-free education. Charles Geshekter of the Caliofornia Association of Scholars asked him to say so in a memo to the UC Board of Regents.

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Same-Sex Marriage, Sustainability, Gender Issues and More: Student Press Corps Potpourri

May 18, 2012 by Glenn Ricketts |

Student reporters cover the issues from same-sex marriage to the environment.

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The Graying of the Green

May 17, 2012 by David Solway |

David Solway surveys major challenges to the Global Warming thesis.

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Capitalism and Western Civilization: Equal Pay

May 17, 2012 by William H. Young |

William Young analyzes the current push for "pay equity" in the work force.

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Ze Only Confuses Hir Students: Teaching Gender Neutral Pronouns

May 16, 2012 by Ashley Thorne |

If gender is pliable, why not grammar?

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Lacking Critical Scrutiny and Oversight

May 16, 2012 by George Leef |

Black Studies programs have not had critical scrutiny and oversight, but that might change.

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College Degrees Versus Savoir Faire

May 09, 2012 by George Leef |

College degrees will become less and less important as people turn to other means of showing their abilities.

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For Students: Challenge of Liberty Summer Seminars

May 08, 2012 by Ashley Thorne |

This summer the Independent Institute is offering San Francisco Bay-area seminars for high school and college students where they can learn from top scholars about individual liberty, personal responsibility, free markets,… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >

Ruminations at the end of the semester

May 04, 2012 by Daniel Asia |

I have recently returned from a trip abroad.  In receiving my peanuts, pretzels and drink during the flight, I also received two napkins.

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