DEI Has “Gone Off the Rails”

by James A. BaconFinally, we’re getting an open debate about “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” in Virginia — not an honest debate, mind you, but a debate which, whether honest or not, is long overdue.Last month, Virginia’s chief...

Brought to You by Our Friends at Cornell University…

The University Open Inquiry Forum (“UOIF”) and Cornell Free Speech Alliance (“CFSA”) invite you to participate in the Heterodox Academy “Livestream Webinar” occurring at 4pm ET on Wed, May 10, 2023 on the subject of: “Peer Pressure and the Suppression...

Hiring Guides Who Hate UVa… Not a Good Look

By introduction, I am a graduate of The College and Darden. I continue to believe the University is the most special place in the world, for all the reasons that I’m sure you and your friends & colleagues share.My oldest son is a junior in high school, and...

Is Stingy State Funding to Blame for Tuition Increases?

by James A. BaconIn explaining the cause of rising tuition & fees at the University of Virginia, we described last week how the driving force over the past 20 years has been a relentless increase in spending. Expenditures in the academic division of the University...

UVa’s 20-Year Expenditure Explosion

by James A. BaconTis the season for Virginia’s universities to announce how much they are raising tuition & fees for the upcoming academic year. Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors has jacked up tuition by 4.9% and the College of William & Mary by...