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Would Someone Enroll the UVa Board in These Courses, Please?

by James A. BaconLike most higher-ed critics, Bacon’s Rebellion conducts analysis of Virginia’s higher-ed institutions from a politically conservative perspective. Colleges and universities have mostly gotten a pass from commentators on the…
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The Resistance Gathers

This letter to University of Virginia alumni and parents appears in a change.org petition. As of 11:00 p.m., March 18, it had racked up 1,769 signatures. — JABAs students at the University…
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UVa’s Lawn Signage Controversy Flares Anew

by James A. BaconThe Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), an organization dedicated to  defending freedom of expression and conscience on America’s college campuses, has sided with fourth-year student Hira Azher…
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Show Us the Plan!

Parents Petition to the University of Virginia AdministrationDear UVA Administrators and Board of VisitorsWe write to you today as a large, rapidly expanding coalition of UVA stakeholders including parents, students, and alumni…

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The Soul of the University – Still Thinking

by James C. SherlockThe battle for the soul of the University of Virginia is on writes Jim Bacon, like me an alumnus. There is apparently only one fighter on the side of…

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