December 2022

by James A. BaconThere is a shortage of doctors, scientists, engineers and other employees with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and medicine) backgrounds in the U.S. economy. One reason is that American institutions of higher education aren\’t turning out enough graduates with STEM degrees. And a big reason for that is that roughly half the students […]

Editor\’s note: This is the first in an ongoing series of articles based on material presented to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors — material that never sees the light of day in standard news sources. We aim to provide a more complete understanding of how the university is governed. Auditors found a \”material weakness\”

Editor\’s note: This is the first in an ongoing series of articles based on material presented to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors — material that never sees the light of day in standard news sources. We aim to provide a more complete understanding of how the university is governed. Auditors found a \”material weakness\”

In this interview with Jean Yarbrough, author of \”American Virtues: Thomas Jefferson on the Character of a Free People,\” Douglas Murray explores Thomas Jefferson\’s life and legacy, and dissects the modern-day assault on Jefferson\’s reputation.

by James A. BaconA new preoccupation of college administrators across the United States is how to give students a sense of \”belonging.\” The concern is understandable. There is increasing awareness that America is experiencing a \”loneliness\” epidemic, as reflected by a 40% rate nationally of anxiety, depression and other diagnosed mental illnesses among college students.