Comments on EPA's Final Rule, "Strengthening Transparency"

David Randall

NAS applauds the Environmental Protection Agency for taking a significant first step toward strengthening reproducibility requirements in the science the agency uses to inform its regulations.

Turning a Blind Eye to Chinese Malfeasance Does Not Advance Justice

David Acevedo

An open letter from three organizations to President-elect Biden urges him to end the DoJ's China Initiative, denouncing it as racist. This will lead to less justice, not more.

Rebalancing the Narrative: Higher Education, Border Security, and Immigration

George R. La Noue

This report discusses the various dimensions of immigration policy and suggests topics for debate. This report gives students and professors the tools to have informed discussions about the benefits and detriments of American immigration policy.

The 2020 Election

Peter W. Wood

The 2020 election was as contentious as they get. What effect will this extreme partisanship have on the future of higher education? At what point are bipartisan proposals useless—when is a line to be drawn in the sand? Learn NAS's perspective on the in-coming Biden administration.

The Story of a Gift

The NAS is proud to inaugurate the Shaw Legacy Society, a new group made up of those who have opted to make us a part of their own legacy. Click to read more.

Scholars File Amicus Brief in Support of ED Amid Title IX Challenge

NAS has filed an amicus brief in the Washington, D.C. District Court in support of the Department of Education and its new Title IX regulations put into effect on August 14, 2020.

CAS Opposes California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

The California Association of Scholars, a state affiliate of the NAS, is hosting a webinar discussion on Sunday, January 17 about the state’s proposed Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum. The event will feature five speakers, including Grace Li, co-founder of Californians for Equal Rights.

Hertog Summer 2021 Fellowships Applications Open Soon

The Hertog Foundation is now seeking nominations for its Summer 2021 fellowships. Later this month, it will open applications for both virtual and in-person fellowships, including its Political Studies Program. Applications for the War Studies Program are already open. To nominate a student, click here.

In Memoriam: John E.D. Irving, Jr. 1948-2020

The National Association of Scholars mourns the passing of John Irving, who died on December 13 in Princeton. John worked for NAS between 1993-2013, and for many years served as managing editor of Academic Questions.

Government Education Jobs

Every month the National Association of Scholars will post a list of U.S. Government jobs pertaining to the education sector. Click here to access our excel spreadsheet of current job opportunities. (Updated January 5, 2020).

Freedom to Learn: A Blueprint for Higher Ed Reform

American higher education is in dire need of reform. But where should we start, and what specific changes are needed? Read the policy recommendations and watch our launch event to find out.

American Dreams: Debating Immigration & Border Security Policy on Campus

Video from the launch of Rebalancing the Narrative. This report explains why debating immigration policy on campus today is impossible and advocates for a path to restore healthy discourse.