National Association of Scholars

Core Curricula off the Court

Mar 21, 2012 by Ashley Chandler |

In the midst of March madness, Ashley Chandler finds that six teams in the top 64 represent colleges and universities that provide core curricula.

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Special Treatment for Star Football Players

Aug 22, 2011 by George Leef |

In case anyone doubts that it happens, read this piece from the Raleigh News & Observer. Would any other student be allowed to take a dubious 400 level course in his first semester and then take the remedial writing… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >

Academic Fraud and Plagiarism Scandal at UNC

Jul 11, 2011 by George Leef |

A UNC football star is embroiled in a case involving fraud and plagiarism. My former Pope Center colleague Jon Sanders has the details here. The most disturbing part of this is the "Aw, let's just forget about it" attitude… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >

“The First Book I’ve Ever Read”...No Comment

Apr 18, 2011 by Ashley Thorne |

A UConn senior, an athlete, reads a book for the first time.

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Duke Gang of 88 Member to NEH

Jan 14, 2011 by George Leef |

A Pope Center piece tells of President Obama's appointing Duke professor Cathy Davidson, a "Gang of 88" member who was champing at the bit to have the accused lacrosse players punished for a crime that didn't happen, to… Continue Reading | 2 Comments >

How Do the Big Football Schools Do Off the Field?

Jan 12, 2011 by George Leef |

In this video, Anne Neal of ACTA discusses how well (or poorly) the schools that took part in the big football bowl games do when it comes to having a good core curriculum.

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