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

Featured Articles

January 24, 2024

After Claudine

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.

February 09, 2024

Texas A&M Closes Qatar Campus 

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.   

February 09, 2024

Remembering Michael Schwartz

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. 

February 02, 2024

Tribalism or Individualism?

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

NAS Endorses Iowa House Bill 2330 

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.

Now Hiring: Policy Analyst

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].

American Enterprise Institute 2024 Summer Honors Program

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. For more information about the program, click here. The due date for all applications is March 1st.

Ukrainian Holodomor Awareness Student Competition 2024

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].

Government Education Jobs

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.

Events

New Webinar Recordings from NAS

Watch the recordings of the National Association of Scholars’ most recent webinars, including Mao's America: A Discussion with Xi Van Fleet.

Member Publications

Roland Armando Alum

William Peirce and Francis Peddle


 
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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