We investigate issues affecting academic freedom, the integrity, purpose, and neutrality of the university.

All Reports and Projects by the National Association of Scholars.

July 4, 2022

Educating for Citizenship: The Texas Case Study

John D. Sailer

This case study examines how Texas universities train students for citizenship and teach American history, government, and civics. 

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August 10, 2022

The Anatomy of a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Takeover

John D. Sailer

This study of the University of Tennessee’s Diversity Action Plans finds that they further entrench the dominance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, espousing an ideology that makes narro......

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November 28, 2022

Ideological Intensification

Mason Goad and Bruce R. Chartwell

This report documents and quantifies the growing prevalence of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) associated language in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in the Unit......

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January 19, 2023

Comprehensive Restructuring

John D. Sailer

This study of the University of Texas at Austin surveys the most influential policies enacted on campus in the name of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

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September 16, 2023

Diversity Statement, Then Dossier

John D. Sailer

In this report, we seek to explain the phenomenon of DEI cluster hiring, demonstrate its widespread practice throughout academia, and highlight the dangers of the practice. Ultimately, DEI cluster hir......

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June 22, 2024

DEI and Maryland College Campuses

Maryland Association of Scholars

This report surveys the diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and administrative initiatives at 12 University System of Mayland campuses.

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December 29, 2022

Should Virginians Pay for University “Diversity” Leftism?

Teresa R. Manning, Eric Hammer and William M. Knorpp

Virginians have at least two pressing concerns about their public colleges and universities. The first concern is skyrocketing costs that burden Virginia taxpayers and threaten to put higher education......

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February 25, 2024

DEI, Left to Die

Mason Goad

Is DEI still popular? If so, why have DEI-related scholarly works decreased since 2020?

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