Steve Balch

Chairman, National Association of Scholars

Articles

February 9, 2024

Remembering Michael Schwartz

Steve Balch

As a former member of the NAS Board of Directors and an academic administrator, Michael Schwartz was a long-time steward of academic achievement and excellence.

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January 3, 2024

Remembering Carol Iannone

Steve Balch

Carol was that rare chimera, the hardened idealist, coupling an innocence ever shocked by the world as it is, to a tough-minded tenacity that never relented in fighting back.

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May 10, 2022

No Midge, No National Association of Scholars: A Tribute to Midge Decter

Steve Balch

Steve Balch reflects on the life of Midge Decter, the "godmother" of the National Association of Scholars, who helped NAS find its footing during its fledgling years.

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November 4, 2021

Joseph M. Horn Remembered

Steve Balch

NAS mourns the passing of one of our earliest members, who also served as inaugural president of our Texas state affiliate.

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May 1, 2020

The Great Reveal

Steve Balch

In describing these days will future historians employ as metaphor a pressure cooker about to explode or sheep being led to slaughter?

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January 7, 2020

Gertrude Himmelfarb Remembered

Steve Balch

The National Association of Scholars reflects on the life and contributions of Gertrude Himmelfarb.

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April 15, 2019

A Tribute to Paul Hollander

Steve Balch

From an early age, Paul knew that ideas had consequences and that the worst of these could be terrible indeed. 

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December 13, 2018

Herbert London: A Personal Appreciation

Steve Balch

Steve Balch reflects on the life of Herb London. 

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December 7, 2018

The Dog that Didn’t Bark

Steve Balch

Steve Balch explains that higher education reform under President Trump has a rocky road ahead. 

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