Neetu Arnold

Neetu Arnold is a research fellow with the National Association of Scholars. Follow her on Twitter @neetu_arnold.

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July 31, 2023

A Symposium on Legacy Admissions: Neetu Arnold

Neetu Arnold

Conservatives should stick to merit, equal opportunity, and fairness by ending legacy admissions, argues Neetu Arnold in her contribution to the NAS's symposium.

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March 7, 2023

SCOTUS on Student Debt Forgiveness

Teresa R. Manning and Neetu Arnold

SCOTUS hears arguments regarding the Biden administration's plan to cancel over $400 billion dollars of student debt, and whether the president is legally justified in his executive actions.

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February 14, 2023

Academic Freedom and Accreditation: Don't Settle for Less

Neetu Arnold

UNC-System's accreditor overreaches in attempt to limit board oversight and imperil a new school for Civic Life and Leadership.

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December 1, 2022

How Qatari Money Is Undermining Free Speech at Universities

Neetu Arnold

As long as the Medill School of Journalism continues to work with Qatar, its commitment to “fight for the freedom of the press” will remain hollow.

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October 11, 2022

A Cold War Program Gets Hijacked

Neetu Arnold

A Cold War-era federal program has wandered far from its national-security mission and into the woke follies that permeate much of American education.

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October 5, 2022

0% Interest on Student Loans Is the Next Debt Forgiveness

Neetu Arnold

Interest-free student loans benefit the higher education system and the wealthy. But they are not in the interest of most Americans.

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July 5, 2022

Learning From Asian-American Success

Neetu Arnold

Life is not a zero-sum game. The successes of some should inspire others to do better, not fuel bitterness and envy.

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March 21, 2022

Florida Lawmakers Must Prevent Corruption of Personal Finance Education

Neetu Arnold

With some proactive alterations, Florida's new bill will strengthen financial education for the state's K-12 students.

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November 16, 2021

Pell Grant Expansion Actually Hurts Low-Income Students

Neetu Arnold

Expanding the Pell Grant program will lead to worse academic and economic outcomes for low-income students. Policymakers should support skill-based alternatives instead.

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June 7, 2021

The Federal Student Loan System Isn't Worth It for Students or Taxpayers

Neetu Arnold

Policymakers must confront the stark reality that the federal student loan system is hopelessly broken. American students would be better off without it.

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