The economy continues to struggle, the educational system underperforms, and tensions exist at just about every point on the international landscape. And, there is a national presidential selection process underway. It seems, in such...
Are there really too many high-achieving college applicants? Ted O’Neill, dean of admissions at the University of Chicago for two decades, seems to think so, writing recently, “It was nice to be able to...
Virginia is where British Gen. Charles Cornwallis surrendered to Gen. George Washington at Yorktown. It is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents. It is home to both Thomas Jefferson’s alma mater and the University...
Harvard President Drew Faust gave a speech at West Point recently underscoring the vital role the humanities play in forming effective leaders. She singled out West Point’s “general liberal arts education” and its ability...
One fear of academic freedom groups like the American Association of University Professors […]
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