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April 23, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Academic Freedom's Broken Shield

Academic Freedom's Broken Shield "Institutional neutrality" has become an excuse for higher education's absence of reason CounterCurrent: Academic Freedom's Broken Shield “Institutional neutrality” has become an excuse for higher education’s absence of …
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April 22, 2024 at 7:44 PM

The National Association of Scholars Denounces New Biden Title IX Rule

The National Association of Scholars Denounces New Biden Title IX Rule Press Release The National Association of Scholars Denounces New Biden Title IX Rule Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …
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April 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM

April News from NAS

April News from NAS Curriculum of Liberty, Malign Foreign Influence, and more April Newsletter Curriculum of Liberty, Malign Foreign Influence, and more Featured Articles March…
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April 10, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Upcoming Event from NAS

Upcoming Event from NAS Join the NAS for the launch of our new "Constitution Week Lesson Plans" You're invited! Upcoming event Join the NAS for the launch of our new "Constitution Week Lesson Plans" Dear John,…
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April 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Florida Restricts Foreign Researchers

Florida Restricts Foreign Researchers Florida’s new law on researchers from hostile countries is unfortunately needed for national security  CounterCurrent: China Edition Florida Restricts Foreign Researchers Florida’s new law on researchers from hostil…
  Peter Wood · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Presenting The Curriculum of Liberty

Presenting The Curriculum of Liberty Presenting The Curriculum of Liberty Dear Friend, The National Association of Scholars (NAS) upholds the standards of a libera…
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April 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM

In Pursuit of Liberty

In Pursuit of Liberty A new report offers a path back to excellence for higher education CounterCurrent: In Pursuit of Liberty A new report offers a path back to excellence for higher education CounterCurrent …
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March 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM

The FAFSA Fiasco

The FAFSA Fiasco FAFSA delays hurt college admissions rates as government is not held responsible CounterCurrent: The FAFSA Fiasco FAFSA delays hurt college admissions rates as government is not held responsible …
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March 19, 2024 at 5:59 PM

DEI from Up High

DEI from Up High As funding for DEI hiring takes over medical schools, discrimination concerns arise CounterCurrent: DEI from Up High As funding for DEI hiring takes over medical schools, discrimination concerns arise …
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March 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM

March News from NAS

March News from NAS A New Report, DEI Decline, Legislation, and more March Newsletter A New Report, DEI Decline, Legislation, and more Featured Articles February 20, 2024 Disow…
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March 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM

The Affair of Yale and Rural China

The Affair of Yale and Rural China Yale's tepid outreach to rural America fails to compare to its investment in China CounterCurrent: China Edition The Affair of Yale and Rural China Yale's tepid outreach to rural America fails to compare to its investm…
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March 5, 2024 at 6:59 PM

The Risks of Internationalizing American Colleges

The Risks of Internationalizing American Colleges Higher ed’s push to import students poses a substantial risk to national security and the future of academia CounterCurrent: The Risks of Internationalizing American Colleges Higher ed’s push to import s…
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February 27, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Academia’s Self-Eating Snake

Academia’s Self-Eating Snake Ethnic studies and educational activism are consuming curricula and the classroom CounterCurrent: Academia’s Self-Eating Snake Ethnic studies and educational activism are consuming curricula and the classroom …
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February 21, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Connecticut’s Social Studies Standards Fail Students, Report Finds

Connecticut’s Social Studies Standards Fail Students, Report Finds Press Release Connecticut’s Social Studies Standards Fail Students, Report Finds Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Connecti…
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February 20, 2024 at 7:01 PM

“The Evil West and the Innocent Rest”

“The Evil West and the Innocent Rest” Utah’s recent legislation aims to reverse the anti-Western sentiment in higher education CounterCurrent: “The Evil West and the Innocent Rest” Utah’s recent legislation aims to reverse the anti-Western sentiment in …
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February 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM

February News from NAS

February News from NAS Academia’s Path to Reform, Texas A&M Boots Qatar, and more February Newsletter Academia’s Path to Reform, Texas A&M Boots Qatar, and more Featured Articles …
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February 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM

The Great Academic Divorce with China

The Great Academic Divorce with China Time will tell if China's reconciliation attempt works CounterCurrent: China Edition The Great Academic Divorce with China Time will tell if China's reconciliation attempt works …
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February 6, 2024 at 7:02 PM

The Roadmap to Success?

The Roadmap to Success? House Democrats have offered their vision for reforming higher education CounterCurrent: The Roadmap to Success? House Democrats have offered their vision for reforming higher education …
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January 30, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Tuition and Transparency

Tuition and Transparency How the House Republicans’ most recent higher education plan might be a step in the right direction CounterCurrent: Tuition and Transparency How the House Republicans’ most recent higher education plan might be a step in the rig…
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January 23, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Staying the Course

Staying the Course Amidst the recent headlines, it’s crucial not to overlook the underlying and more profound challenges afflicting higher education CounterCurrent: Staying the Course Amidst the recent headlines, it’s crucial not to overlook the underly…
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January 17, 2024 at 7:02 PM

January News from NAS

January News from NAS Harvard President Ousted, In Remembrance, and more January Newsletter Harvard President Ousted, In Remembrance, and more Featured Articles January 02, 202…
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January 16, 2024 at 7:04 PM

Georgia Tech Undermines National Security

Georgia Tech Undermines National Security Friendship with Tianjin University is a threat to U.S. national security CounterCurrent: China Edition Georgia Tech Undermines National Security Friendship with Tianjin University is a threat to U.S. national se…
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January 9, 2024 at 7:06 PM

The Assessment Controversy

The Assessment Controversy Standardized testing axed for “political correctness,” hurts rather than helps students CounterCurrent: The Assessment Controversy Standardized testing axed for “political correctness,” hurts rather than helps students …
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January 8, 2024 at 7:04 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "China's Soft Power Strategy: Influence in American Education" You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "China's Soft Power Strategy: Influence in American Education" …
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December 19, 2023 at 7:04 PM

CounterCurrent: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from NAS!

CounterCurrent: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from NAS! Wishing you a joyous time with those you love CounterCurrent: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from NAS! Wishing you a joyous time with those you love …
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December 13, 2023 at 7:03 PM

December News from NAS

December News from NAS Ohio State Reports, Harvard University Under Fire, and more December Newsletter Ohio State Reports, Harvard University Under Fire,  and more Featured Articles …
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December 12, 2023 at 7:04 PM

The Naughty List

The Naughty List American Higher Ed and China’s Tsinghua University CounterCurrent: China Edition The Naughty List American Higher Ed and China’s Tsinghua University CounterCurrent: China Edition is a monthly…
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December 11, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "Unlocking the Genome: The Human Genome Project," "China's Soft Power Strategy: Influence in American Education," and more You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "Unlocking the Genome: The Human Genome Project…
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December 5, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Nemesis or Sidekick?

Nemesis or Sidekick? Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, so can it be used for good in higher education? CounterCurrent: Nemesis or Sidekick? Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, so can it be used for good in higher education? …
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December 4, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "Restoring the Sciences: Science Under Attack," "Unlocking the Genome: The Human Genome Project," and more You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "Restoring the Sciences: Science Under Attack," "Unlocking the …
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November 28, 2023 at 7:05 PM

The Diversity Grift

The Diversity Grift Exposing Ohio State University’s DEI hiring practices CounterCurrent: The Diversity Grift Exposing Ohio State University’s DEI hiring practices CounterCurrent is the National Association of…
  Peter W. Wood · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 5:07 PM

Will you help us defend intellectual freedom and promote Western Civilization today?

Will you help us defend intellectual freedom and promote Western Civilization today? #GivingTuesday Dear John,   Happy Giving Tuesday! This is the time of year when we look back…
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November 27, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "The Birth of the Digital Age—The Microchip," "Finding Truth in the Postmodern University | Randy Wayne," and more You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "The Birth of the Digital Age—The Microchip," "Finding …
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November 21, 2023 at 7:04 PM

CounterCurrent: Happy Thanksgiving from Us to You

CounterCurrent: Happy Thanksgiving from Us to You A few things we’re grateful for … CounterCurrent: Happy Thanksgiving from Us to You A few things we’re grateful for … CounterCurrent is the National Associatio…
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November 20, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "The Greenhouse Narrative," "The Birth of the Digital Age—The Microchip," and more You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "The Greenhouse Narrative," "The Birth of the Digital Age—The Microchip," and more …
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November 16, 2023 at 2:03 PM

General Education Act

General Education Act Press Release General Education Act Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE General Education Act  Restoring a common civic education to the center of American public univers…
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November 15, 2023 at 8:17 PM

November News from NAS

November News from NAS A Reckoning, a Non-Discrimination Violation, and more November Newsletter A Reckoning, a Non-Discrimination Violation, and more Featured Articles October…
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November 14, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Harvard, Hamas, Nazis, and Commies

Harvard, Hamas, Nazis, and Commies The Anti-American Animus Behind Harvard’s Anti-Semitism CounterCurrent: China Edition Harvard, Hamas, Nazis, and Commies The Anti-American Animus Behind Harvard’s Anti-Semitism …
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November 13, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "Moore's Law and the Creation of the Transistor," "Recentering Our Universities," and more You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "Moore's Law and the Creation of the Transistor," "Recentering Our Universities…
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November 7, 2023 at 7:05 PM

The Diversity Debacle

The Diversity Debacle The University of Washington is the latest institution to get caught in the DEI net CounterCurrent: The Diversity Debacle The University of Washington is the latest institution to get caught in the DEI net …
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November 6, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "Moore's Law and the Creation of the Transistor," "Recentering Our Universities," and more You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "Moore's Law and the Creation of the Transistor," "Recentering Our Universities…
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October 31, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Anti-Semitism Comes Home to Roost

Anti-Semitism Comes Home to Roost An intellectual history of anti-Semitism and support for Palestinian terrorism on campus CounterCurrent: Anti-Semitism Comes Home to Roost An intellectual history of anti-Semitism and support for Palestinian terrorism o…
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October 30, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "American Innovation: The World at Home—the Personal Computer," "Moore's Law and the Creation of the Transistor," and more You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "American Innovation: The World at Home—the Per…
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October 25, 2023 at 8:05 PM

October News from NAS

October News from NAS Higher Ed’s Coddling of Hamas, a New Report, and more October Newsletter Higher Ed’s Coddling of Hamas, a New Report, and more Featured Articles October 0…
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October 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM

"I Hope I Get It"

"I Hope I Get It" Joining the ranks of higher ed faculty isn’t as simple as being the most qualified CounterCurrent: “I Hope I Get It” Joining the ranks of higher ed faculty isn’t as simple as being the most qualified …
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October 23, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "Teaching African American History," and "American Innovation: The World at Home—the Personal Computer" You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "Teaching African American History," and "American Innovation: The…
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October 17, 2023 at 6:04 PM

The Dunce Award and the Diplomatic Disaster

The Dunce Award and the Diplomatic Disaster The renewal of the Science and Technology Agreement with China threatens American interests CounterCurrent: China Edition The Dunce Award and the Diplomatic Disaster The renewal of the Science and Technology A…
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October 16, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "American Innovation: Connecting the World—The Internet," "NAS Fall Membership Meeting," and more You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "American Innovation: Connecting the World—The Internet,""NAS Fall Membe…
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October 10, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Higher Education's Coddling of Hamas

Higher Education's Coddling of Hamas A Deep Hatred of Western Civilization Animates Anti-Semitism CounterCurrent: Higher Education's Coddling of Hamas A Deep Hatred of Western Civilization Animates Anti-Semitism …
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October 9, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Upcoming Events from NAS

Upcoming Events from NAS Join NAS for "Oikophobia and the Sciences" and "American Innovation: Connecting the World—The Internet" You're invited! Upcoming events Join NAS for "Oikophobia and the Sciences" and "American Innovation: Connecting the World—Th…