July 5, 2011

On Cashiers and College Degrees

Jason Fertig

A New York Times article doesn't convince Jason Fertig that nearly everyone needs to go to college.

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July 5, 2011

Two Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judges Deal a Shocking Blow to the Concept of Equality under the Law

R. Lawrence Purdy

Two judges have denied the fundamental principle of human equality approved by Michigan voters in 2006; their action opens the door to racial preferences in that state's higher education.

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July 1, 2011

Federal Appeals Court Invalidates Michigan Civil Rights Initiative

Glenn Ricketts

A divided three-judge panel of the 6th Federal Appeals Circuit has struck down Michigan's voter-approved constitutional amendment banning the consideration of race or sex in college admissions d......

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July 1, 2011

"The Investigation of Potential Opposition"

George Leef

In one of the best Chronicle Review pieces I have read in a long time, Professor John Swallow argues in favor of a simple (but often forgotten) principle: "A necessary part of making an argument is......

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July 1, 2011

Another Degree-less Individual Makes Good

George Leef

In today's Pope Center piece, Joe Bast, president of the Heartland Institute, writes about his unusual experience with the University of Chicago. Lots of courses and lots of learning, but no deg......

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July 1, 2011

Collegiate Press Roundup

Glenn Ricketts

Student op ed writers take the measure of same-sex marriage, punk music festivals, unfair stereotypes of teenage fatherhood and psychiatric irresponsibility.

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June 30, 2011

Can College Have Bad Effects?

George Leef

A reader who commented on my recent assertion that college doesn’t necessarily teach students good traits like responsibility and perseverance brought to my attention a study released in 2008......

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June 30, 2011

Are In-House Law School Clinics Useful? No

Charles E. Rounds

Law Professor Charles E. Rounds, Jr. argues that maintaining in-house clinics is impractical and cuts into time that would be better devoted to additional study of the basics.

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June 30, 2011

Are In-House Law School Clinics Useful? Yes

David French

Attorney David French argues that although these clinics aren't perfect, they nevertheless provide helpful experience for law school students.

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June 29, 2011

Another Skeptic on the "Need" for More College Degrees

George Leef

In this Atlantic column, David Indiviglio argues that the "need" for college has become a self-fulfilling prophecy. He understands that for many students, the value in the degree is only positional,......

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