Secretary Peter Hegseth’s first order to the Department of Defense promised “a focus on lethality, meritocracy, accountability, standards, and readiness.” To the extent that the Service Academies—West Point, Annapolis, the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy—take this directive seriously, they should end athletic admissions. Such a move would change […]
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I would have thought that one of the primary jobs of our universities would be to conserve and explore the great works of Western Civilization, and, further, to introduce these great works to students. But five decades of teaching and research at one of North America’s great universities have disabused me of such imaginings. Western […]
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As professionals in the education sector, we have a responsibility to ensure that our students receive a quality education during their time at university. Financial education is rarely part of a course curriculum, but for those of us who are passionate about supporting learners in reaching their full potential, a lesson in financial concerns is […]
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