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Read thoughts and initiatives from the National Association of Scholars.

April 20, 2020

Aaron William Godfrey, Rara Avis, RIP

Glenn Ricketts

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

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April 20, 2020

Coronavirus and Student Character

David Randall

Social justice education, civic engagement, and service learning have proven ineffective in shaping college students' character. 

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April 19, 2020

No More Merit

Christopher Kendall

Fred Hess proposes that higher education switch all admissions processes to a random lottery. While the idea is unique, it is likely to create more problems than it solves.

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April 18, 2020

Colleges Must Cut Administrative Costs to Survive This Crisis

David Randall

Higher education is a top-heavy ship that is quickly sinking under the weight of its own administration. Schools should be allowed to toss some of their cargo overboard.

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April 17, 2020

Dark Money at American Colleges

Peter Wood

Dan Proft interviews NAS president Peter Wood on how American college and universities profit from foreign funding and recruitment. 

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