Glenn Ricketts

April 20, 2020

Aaron William Godfrey, Rara Avis, RIP

The National Association of Scholars mourns the passing of long-time member Aaron “Bill” Godfrey, who passed away earlier this month.

In Memoriam

April 16, 2020

Coronavirus: A Golden Opportunity for Online Learning?

Glenn Ricketts

If you’re looking for the magic remedy that will cure the present academic deficiencies that plague American higher education, please don’t expect to find it in online teaching.

May 17, 2019

Oregon Moves Toward "Inclusive" Curriculum

Glenn Ricketts

Oregon affiliate president Bruce Gilley weighs in against proposed curricular changes.

March 1, 2019

Harry Clor, 1929-2018

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Remembering a gentleman and a scholar.

In Memoriam

June 7, 2017

OAS Releases Statement on Proposed "Cultural Competency" Training

Glenn Ricketts

NAS's Oregon affiliate cites threats to academic freedom.

March 23, 2016

Ask a Scholar: What are the Effects of Carbon Dioxide on the Earth's Atmosphere?

Glenn Ricketts

Climatologist David Legates explains why the influence of atmospheric gasses does not necessarily reflect their proportion in the atmosphere.

January 12, 2016

Sexual Misconduct on Campus: Big Report, Little Information

Glenn Ricketts

A front-page report on campus sexual assault investigations provides lots of numbers and little information.

Sexual Harassment/Assault

January 11, 2016

NAS Joins SLF Supreme Court Amicus Brief

Glenn Ricketts

NAS joins a petition asking the Supreme Court to accept a case that could have major implications for race-based hiring policies.

December 15, 2015

Fisher II and Strict Scrutiny: Not Very Strict

Glenn Ricketts

Jonathan Bean isn't expecting a great deal to change if the Supreme Court holds the University of Texas to "strict scrutiny."

September 19, 2015

NAS Joins New Amicus Brief in Fisher Case

Glenn Ricketts

We join once again with the Pacific Legal Foundation in opposing race-based admissions policies.

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