August 15, 2023
National Association of Scholars
The terms misinformation and disinformation are increasingly used in higher education to stigmatize opinions with which college and university authorities, including some faculty members, disagree. For simplicity’s sake, we call this practice “disinformation censorship.” The National Association of Scholars opposes disinformation censorship and has written two statements—a full statement and an abbreviated statement—to clarify the issues and distinguish between disinformation censorship and legitimate censorship.
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August 22, 2023
John Sailer
Uncovered documents show how Miami University, one of Ohio’s top public universities, implements an across-the-board diversity statement requirement.
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July–August 2023
After the Supreme Court’s decision in SFFA v. Harvard, many higher ed observers from across the political spectrum have taken aim at legacy admissions. NAS staff and members have differing views on the issue, so we have launched a symposium to hash it out. To contribute an essay, email David Randall and Neetu Arnold.
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Minding the Campus, NAS’s opinion website, is seeking a new managing editor. This part-time, fully remote role includes all major aspects of the site, including submissions, editing, writing, newsletters, basic website maintenance, and more. Click here to learn more and apply.
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The National Association of Scholars has released a new report examining the effects and origins of public health policy failures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read the full report.
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The Wisconsin Association of Scholars will be hosting a half-day event at Lake Geneva, WI on Friday, October 20, prior to the Annual Board and Members Meetings of the National Association of Scholars on Saturday, October 21. Click here to RSVP.
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Walter R. Schumm
Kenin M. Spivak
Elizabeth Weiss
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NAS members, we'd like to feature your work in this space. By featuring members' books and articles, we can recognize your good work and help members with similar research interests find one another. Let us know about your recent publications by emailing [email protected].
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