Press Releases

View all press releases issued by the National Association of Scholars.

April 14, 2009

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......

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April 2, 2009

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.

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January 29, 2009

Academic Freedom for Students: NAS Affirms Lernfreiheit

We believe that college students, in addition to faculty members, should enjoy fundamental intellectual freedom.

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December 11, 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.

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November 7, 2008

NAS Salutes Affiliates' Efforts to End Ethnic- and Gender-Based Preferences

Well done, Nebraska and Colorado Association of Scholars.

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