Academia’s Path to Reform, Texas A&M Boots Qatar, and more

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February Newsletter
Academia’s Path to Reform, Texas A&M Boots Qatar, and more


** Featured Articles
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January 24, 2024


** After Claudine ([link removed])
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Peter Wood

The idea has caught on that the radical left overplayed its hand in DEI and is now vulnerable to those of us who seek major reforms. This is not, however, the first time that the academic left has stumbled or the first time that we reformers have had high hopes disappointed.
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February 09, 2024


** Texas A&M Closes Qatar Campus ([link removed])
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National Association of Scholars

On February 8, 2024, the Texas A&M Board of Regents voted 7-1 to close its branch campus in Qatar. It’s time for other universities to follow Texas A&M’s lead: one down, five to go.

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February 09, 2024


** Remembering Michael Schwartz ([link removed])
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Steve Balch

As a former member of the NAS Board of Directors and an academic administrator, Michael Schwartz was a long-time steward of academic achievement and excellence.

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February 02, 2024


** Tribalism or Individualism? ([link removed])
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Teresa R. Manning

The most immediate work of conservatives must be the rejection of tribalism and a refocus on the individual—individual character, industry, and aptitude.


** Announcements
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** NAS Endorses Iowa House Bill 2330 ([link removed])
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The National Association of Scholars and the Civics Alliance enthusiastically endorse Iowa House Bill 2330 (2024), which reforms Iowa’s public K-12 social studies instruction and public university instruction.

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** Now Hiring: Policy Analyst ([link removed])
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The Policy Analyst will work closely with NAS Senior Fellow John Sailer in researching and writing investigative reports, and will be trained in making effective public records requests. Exemplary employees will be given opportunities to take on their own projects, as time permits, and for advancement within NAS, as available. For consideration, please send a letter of interest, a resume, and a writing sample to John Sailer at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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** American Enterprise Institute 2024 Summer Honors Program ([link removed])
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The American Enterprise Institute is eager to host students for our 2024 Summer Honors Program, a fully-funded, intensive educational and professional development opportunity for top undergraduate students, led by AEI scholars and partner instructors. Students will not only engage in discussion-based seminars, but will also participate in briefings with distinguished guests, visit sites around Washington, and network with other students and professionals! You can nominate a student, or students, here ([link removed]) . For more information about the program, click here ([link removed]) . The due date for all applications is March 1st.

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** Ukrainian Holodomor Awareness Student Competition 2024 ([link removed])
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The U.S. Committee for Holodomor Genocide Awareness is sponsoring a cash prize competition for U.S. high schools students grades 9–12. This competition is particularly relevant for students taking classes in history, social studies, English, and journalism. Submissions may be in traditional non-digital formats or web-based media projects. Entries are due by March 15, 2024. To request additional information, please email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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** Government Education Jobs ([link removed])
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Are you looking for a job? Check out our list of U.S. Government jobs pertaining to the education sector. Click here to access our pdf of government job websites ([link removed]) .


** Events
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** New Webinar Recordings from NAS ([link removed])
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Watch the recordings of the National Association of Scholars’ most recent webinars, including Mao's America: A Discussion with Xi Van Fleet ([link removed]) .


** Member Publications
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** Roland Armando Alum
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“The Continuing Relevance of Compadrazgo Spiritual Kinship,” Anthropology News, January 03, 2024. ([link removed])

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** Jay Bergman
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“Letter to the Editor: Brandeis Application Prompt,” The Justice, January 22, 2024. ([link removed])


** David Churchman
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Learning Negotiation through Literature, Ethics International Press, February 04, 2024. ([link removed])



** Elizabeth Eastman
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“When Lawyers Defending Their Clients Become the Accused,” Gatestone Institute, January 10, 2024. ([link removed])



** Nils A. Haug
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“Revenge of the Liberators,” American Mind, January 03, 2024. ([link removed])

Enemies of the Innocent: Life, Truth, and Meaning in a Dark Age, Academic Press, December 2023. ([link removed])


** William Peirce and Francis Peddle
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The Annotated Works of Henry George, Vol. VI, Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, April 2023. ([link removed])



** David Randall
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“Publish-or-Perish Must Perish,” City Journal, January 30, 2024. ([link removed])


** Brian M. Sirman
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“Loophole Entrepreneurship,” Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law, Vol. 29, Issue 1, 2023. ([link removed])



** Robert Weissberg
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“Claudine Gay’s Most Grievous Sin,” American Thinker, January 10, 2024. ([link removed])

“What If DEI Dies?” American Thinker, January 19, 2024. ([link removed])


** Elizabeth Weiss
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“The Navajo Nation’s Spiritual Battle for the Moon,” Reality’s Last Stand, January 10, 2024. ([link removed])

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] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Member%20Publication) .

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