One of our favorite economists, Richard Vedder, actually looked at the numbers, starting with constant dollars that factor out inflation.
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CUA Dean Resigns Over Kavanaugh Comments
Because they were interpreted as favorable to him.
Organized Native Americans At Harvard Feel Invisible
And held a panel discussion to discuss it.
Does Ole Miss Tilt Left?
On the eve of a Mississippi runoff for a U. S. Senate seat, the question is a germane one.
Harvard University Mentorship Meal Program Could Cost Over $290,000 since 2015
A mentorship program for faculty members to mentor students by taking them for a meal, at the university’s expense, could cost upwards to six figures since 2015.
University of Wyoming Pays $21,500 for Diversity Survey
A diversity study commissioned at the University of Wyoming will cost $21,500 and will ask questions that don’t seem to be neutral.
Freshmen Representative Flunks Basic Civics
We’ve moved well beyond the vortex of ignorance where college freshman don’t know basic civics.
Are Students & Professors At Cross Purposes
A new survey suggests they are. As relayed by Martin Kich on the academe blog maintained by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), most professors (60%) think insufficient funding is the overriding issue affecting…
Syracuse University Mandatory Diversity Course Receives Negative Feedback
A mandatory diversity course at Syracuse University apparently was not well-received by Syracuse freshman, many of whom had nothing to do with a video full of racist language (which some at an university fraternity had participated in).
Public University Hosted Adult Film Actress for Campus Event
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse hosted an adult film actress on their campus, which caused so much of a controversy that the chancellor will repay the expense out of his own pocket.