Five Steps to Revive the Liberal Arts
A simple guide to bringing them back to life. For centuries, the liberal arts have been a cornerstone of academic life at Western universities. A liberal-arts education offers an interdisciplinary foundation in the humanities, natural and social sciences, and mathematics, rather than focusing on a single field of study. It is designed to cultivate reason, […]
The Civil Rights Crisis at Cornell Demands Federal Action
Once a prestigious institution of American higher education, Cornell University has become a home for antisemitic protests, students supporting intifada, and professors justifying terror. But the story doesn’t end there. At Cornell, identity politics is a governing principle, deeply embedded in the institution itself. Cornell’s new president, Michael Kotlikoff, recently claimed that his institution is […]
Cosmetic Change at the University of Wyoming
Politicized courses are migrating, not disappearing. On May 15, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted to cancel five degree tracks, including a Ph.D. in Botany, an M.A. in Molecular Biology, and a B.A. in Art History. Most notably, they also cut the bachelor’s degrees in African American and Diaspora Studies and in Gender and Women’s […]
The Rise and Fall of Johnson & Wales University
Trends at the Charlotte and Providence institution signal an uncertain future. Thinking about earning a bachelor of science in food and beverage entrepreneurship, with a minor in gender studies? Johnson & Wales University might be just the place for you. This degree can be yours for only $43,872 per academic year. What a deal! Johnson […]
The Case Against Online AP Testing
The famed college-equivalency exams are going digital, but at what cost? This May, Advanced Placement tests for 28 of 36 AP subjects were held entirely online. Going forward, College Board will administer most exams through Bluebook, the central testing platform that also delivers the SAT and PSAT. As internet access has expanded, technology-enabled learning has brought […]
The Consumer Mindset Undermines Colleges
A nation of student-consumers, rather than student leaders and thinkers, cannot sustain itself. A recent Inside Higher Ed Student Voice survey found that over 60 percent of college students view themselves as customers, an alarming sign for anyone concerned about the integrity and future of American higher education. This growing trend, increasingly normalized by both students and institutions, undermines […]
The American Dream Thrives Where Local News Survives
The American dream has long been a cornerstone of the United States’ national identity. By the latter half of the 20th century, this concept had evolved to represent the attainment of material wealth, upward social mobility, and homeownership. The key aspect of the American dream is optimism—the belief that tomorrow will be better than today. […]
Trump Should Cancel the Diversity Visa Program
Ending the green card lottery needs to be a top immigration priority for the president. During his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed nine executive orders on immigration, fulfilling his promises on mass deportations, border security and birthright citizenship, and marking a significant policy shift from the previous administration. Notably absent from […]
Trump and the Future of the Kosovo–Serbia Dialogue
With Trump back in the White House, Kosovo’s partition returns to the negotiating table—could this be an unlikely solution that brings peace between Albanians and Serbs? In February 2008, nine years after NATO intervention in the former Yugoslavia, Kosovo—backed by the United States—unilaterally declared independence from Serbia. Today, Kosovo’s status and territory remains contested between […]
Remembering The 2004 Pogrom Against Orthodox Serbs In Kosovo
Religion Unplugged believes in a diversity of well-reasoned and well-researched opinions. This piece reflects the views of the author and does not necessarily represent those of Religion Unplugged, its staff and contributors. (OPINION) Last month marked 20 years since the beginning of the “pogrom” — an organized persecution and massacre — against the Orthodox Serbian […]