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Many university expenses are difficult to trim. But not impossible.
Many university expenses are difficult to trim. But not impossible.
 
Welcome to Bidenomics, where the president’s plans to fix the student debt crisis could drive up both inflation and the overall cost of college, while doing nothing to fix the root of the problem, and cost taxpayers as much as $1 trillion.
Welcome to Bidenomics, where the president’s plans to fix the student debt crisis could drive up both inflation and the overall cost of college, while doing nothing to fix the root of the problem, and cost taxpayers as much as $1 trillion.
 
Presidents of prestigious universities often make outrageous decisions inconsistent with such bedrock values as freedom of expression and providing the accused with traditional American due process.
Presidents of prestigious universities often make outrageous decisions inconsistent with such bedrock values as freedom of expression and providing the accused with traditional American due process.
 
Chancellor salaries at public universities across the country are far higher than those for other public executives, out of step with faculty compensation, and unrelated to student success and university performance.
Chancellor salaries at public universities across the country are far higher than those for other public executives, out of step with faculty compensation, and unrelated to student success and university performance.
 
Given the enormity of the public and private investment in US higher education, of course we should evaluate its effectiveness. But, how?
Given the enormity of the public and private investment in US higher education, of course we should evaluate its effectiveness. But, how?
 
Is having a college degree a critical dimension in becoming a business leader for those running North Carolina’s largest corporations?
Is having a college degree a critical dimension in becoming a business leader for those running North Carolina’s largest corporations?
 
How do North Carolina’s colleges rank amongst the nation’s top colleges? Do going to these schools make a big difference in earnings after graduation?
How do North Carolina’s colleges rank amongst the nation’s top colleges? Do going to these schools make a big difference in earnings after graduation?
 
I was recently invited to visit the second National Conservative Conference in Orlando, the first in-person conference of this movement, since its birth in 2019.
I was recently invited to visit the second National Conservative Conference in Orlando, the first in-person conference of this movement, since its birth in 2019.
 
Law schools in the U.S. used to be run by no-nonsense individuals who, whatever their personal politics, thought that their institutions existed to teach students about the law, not to engage in advocacy or speculation.
Law schools in the U.S. used to be run by no-nonsense individuals who, whatever their personal politics, thought that their institutions existed to teach students about the law, not to engage in advocacy or speculation.
 
Most college professors applaud what American higher education does and want to see it expand to include even more students.
Most college professors applaud what American higher education does and want to see it expand to include even more students.
 
very so often, a leftist thinker breaks free from the orthodoxy to point out that policies favored by “progressives” can have adverse consequences.
very so often, a leftist thinker breaks free from the orthodoxy to point out that policies favored by “progressives” can have adverse consequences.
 
Arecent defense of student loans by Jason Delisle of the American Enterprise Institute is, uncharacteristically for him, off-base.
Arecent defense of student loans by Jason Delisle of the American Enterprise Institute is, uncharacteristically for him, off-base.
 
Amid COVID-19, nearly every college — whether a community college or a four-year institution — is facing an unusually tight budget this year.
Amid COVID-19, nearly every college — whether a community college or a four-year institution — is facing an unusually tight budget this year.
 
Credential inflation refers to an increase in the education credentials required for a job
 
Incoming University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans has accepted a $400,000 base salary — significantly less than the earnings of some peers and predecessors.
Incoming University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans has accepted a $400,000 base salary — significantly less than the earnings of some peers and predecessors.
 
I will concentrate today on the economics of higher education—why it is so costly, and a few things we can do about it.
I will concentrate today on the economics of higher education—why it is so costly, and a few things we can do about it.
 
In North Carolina, the golden ticket for resident college hopefuls is $1,000 yearly tuition at a handful of public universities.
In North Carolina, the golden ticket for resident college hopefuls is $1,000 yearly tuition at a handful of public universities.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
University marketers and grant-writers rely on people not being able to question their claims here.
University marketers and grant-writers rely on people not being able to question their claims here.
 
Default rates on student loans are high because standard commercial lending standards are ignored.
 
About 40 percent of Americans who enroll in college drop out before earning a certificate or degree.
About 40 percent of Americans who enroll in college drop out before earning a certificate or degree.
 
Public colleges spend public money, but college officials are reluctant to make information about their budgets easy to understand.
 
Many Americans crow that our higher education system is “the envy of the world,” even though it’s nearly impossible to point to any proof of that.
Many Americans crow that our higher education system is “the envy of the world,” even though it’s nearly impossible to point to any proof of that.
 
People who analyze and write about higher education generally fall into two camps...
People who analyze and write about higher education generally fall into two camps...
 
The flagship facility of UNC Health Care was placed on probation after receiving a preliminary denial of accreditation because of issues with psychiatric treatment.
The flagship facility of UNC Health Care was placed on probation after receiving a preliminary denial of accreditation because of issues with psychiatric treatment.
 
American colleges and universities lean left. Among faculty at leading U.S. universities, Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 11-to-one
American colleges and universities lean left. Among faculty at leading U.S. universities, Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 11-to-one
 
Two facts about colleges stand out. First, they are largely (some argue almost entirely) a "private" good; that is to say, the benefits from college attendance accrue mainly to the student, not to society at large
Two facts about colleges stand out. First, they are largely (some argue almost entirely) a "private" good; that is to say, the benefits from college attendance accrue mainly to the student, not to society at large
 
A long-time practice for many private universities has been to require most freshmen and sophomores to live in campus residence halls.
A long-time practice for many private universities has been to require most freshmen and sophomores to live in campus residence halls.
 
Colleges are using a new tool with the frightening potential to shut down open dialogue. They go by the benign-sounding name of "bias response teams."
Colleges are using a new tool with the frightening potential to shut down open dialogue. They go by the benign-sounding name of "bias response teams."
 
The movement to reform higher education is finally entering prime time
The movement to reform higher education is finally entering prime time
 
In his recent book The Case Against Education, Professor Bryan Caplan argues that most Americans derive little benefit from their years of schooling in terms of skill and knowledge
In his recent book The Case Against Education, Professor Bryan Caplan argues that most Americans derive little benefit from their years of schooling in terms of skill and knowledge
 
Higher education does not produce many flashy, innovating entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, Peter Thiel, or Elon Musk
Higher education does not produce many flashy, innovating entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, Peter Thiel, or Elon Musk
 
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