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‘Quid Pro Quo’? A Former U. of Minnesota Regent Is the Sole Finalist for a Campus’s Interim Chancellorship
A University of Minnesota regent who resigned his position in order to be […]
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ACTA in the NewsFreedom of Expression
Smith College whistleblower, told not to rap because she’s white, finally performs her music on iconic NYC stage
Jodi Shaw, who outed Smith College for its ‘hostile work environment,’ earns ‘Hero […]
ACTA in the NewsFree Speech
Wrong About Joshua Katz, and About Socrates
To the Editors: “Who Cares About Character?” by Professor of Ancient History Nadya Williams is breathtaking in its tendentiousness. In her zeal to join Princeton University’s campaign to sully the reputation of Joshua Katz, one...
ACTA in the NewsIntellectual Diversity
Youngkin Right to Advance Ideological Diversity on Campus
In May, Gov. Glenn Youngkin sent the Council of Presidents of Virginia’s public colleges and universities a detailed letter setting out his expectations. Among his most urgent requests is that university administrators promote intellectual diversity and...
ACTA in the NewsIntellectual Diversity
‘The atmosphere is electrifying’: How Braver Angels debates are lighting up college campuses
Imagine you’re a college student and a controversial issue comes up during class. […]
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Florida Challenges the College Accreditation Empire
Last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed S.B. 7044, a higher education bill that packs a powerful punch. Higher education accreditation may seem a ho-hum bit of insider baseball dictated at the federal level....
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