When literature professors branch out into other fields, the result can be bizarre.
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Tale of Two Commencements
Georgetown, a Jesuit university which refuses to provide contraceptive coverage in accordance with its catholic designation, is inviting as a speaker the federal official who is most determined to make them do so—U. S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius.
Georgetown Strikes Out Twice
Students, faculty, and the administration at Georgetown University have missed two opportunities to fully embrace their Catholic identity— and we’re just talking this semester.
Politically Incorrect Money Guide
Perhaps because their own financial needs are so well taken care of, most professors seldom explore a topic of consuming interest to those of us outside campus walls.
Antisemitism On Campus 2012
Schools such as Rutgers University and the University of California Berkley have had lawsuits filed against them due to hateful activity directed toward Jewish students and faculty that has ensued on their campuses.
Mind War Games
In his book, Battle for Our Minds: Western Elites and the Terror Threat, Michael Widlanski points out how political correctness is hindering the American battle against Islamic terror.
Government Regulation Avoidance 101
Government regulation in the United States rarely achieves the desired effect but does provide new outlets for financial sleight-of-hand, a Carnegie_Mellon economist shows.
Inside View: Academic Profligacy
A veteran academic professional recently took the stage at a libertarian think tank to critique the profligacy of his former area of employment.
Media Bias Writ Large
A veteran journalist actually teaches budding reporters at American University.
Fluke At Georgetown
Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown Law student who challenged the Catholic university’s right to refuse to provide contraceptives in its insurance coverage, is still attempting to get the Jesuit school to change its policy.