November 24, 2021

1619 Again: Revisiting the Project's Troubled Past

Peter Wood

New York Times editor Jake Silverstein's new essay on the 1619 Project attempts to glide past the awkwardness that accompanied the project’s early days. Let's set the record straigh......

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November 24, 2021

Press Release: NAS Files Amicus Brief in Vlaming v. West Point School Board

National Association of Scholars

NAS has filed an amicus brief in support of Peter Vlaming's appeal to the Supreme Court of Virginia after he was fired for declining to refer to a female student by male pronouns.

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November 24, 2021

NAS Urges the South Dakota Board of Regents to Build Upon Its Initial Reform Efforts

National Association of Scholars

The National Association of Scholars urges the South Dakota Board of Regents to build upon its first steps toward reforming the state's public universities and proposes additional reforms.

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November 24, 2021

Video: Spanish American War

National Association of Scholars

In 1898 the United States and Spain declared war on each other. What was the reason for conflict and what other factors were at play? Watch as professors McCartney, Miller, and Pérez discuss......

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November 23, 2021

Introducing Marina Ziemnick, Communications Associate

Peter Wood

Please join us in welcoming Marina Ziemnick, the most recent addition to the NAS staff.

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November 23, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving from NAS!

David Acevedo

Before we sit down for Thursday's feast, here are five things we’re thankful for this holiday season.

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November 19, 2021

NAS Statement on the Response to COVID-19 in Higher Education

National Association of Scholars

The National Association of Scholars opposes both institutional and governmental COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

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November 16, 2021

The Pell Grant Chicken Comes Before the Egg

David Acevedo

Why expanding federal student aid only worsens the debt crisis.

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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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November 15, 2021

Introducing Ian Oxnevad, Program Research Associate

Peter Wood

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ian Oxnevad, who joined NAS as our Program Research Associate and will spearhead work on the BDS movement.

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