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September 18, 2009

Vapor Trail: The UN's Plan for Higher Education

Peter Wood

The United Nations asks presidents of all colleges and universities in the world to sign its "Academic Impact" initiative.

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September 18, 2009

On the Passing of Irving Kristol: A Memory and Tribute

Steve Balch

NAS chairman Steve Balch pays tribute to Irving Kristol, 1920-2009.

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September 18, 2009

Inadequate and Superfluous

Ashley Thorne

A Princeton professor feels too white to talk about diversity.

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September 17, 2009

The Shape of (Academic) Things to Come

Peter Wood

It’s 2029. Do you know where your university is?

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September 16, 2009

U Arizona Celebrates Chicano Walk-Out Day with a Teach-In

Ashley Thorne

La Raza studies, teaching students that white America is the enemy, lives on in American public education.

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