Day: June 9, 2025

Texas Republicans Designed a DEI Machine and Don’t Know It Yet

The Texas House recently passed SB 37—a bill that would grant governor-appointed university regents unprecedented oversight of the curriculum and administration of public universities. The bill seeks to combat leftist indoctrination and ensure that educational standards align with “workforce demands.” Board Member of the National Association of Scholars, Adam Kissel, writes:  SB 37 will make […]

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How UC Berkeley’s I-House Built a Culture of Civil Disagreement

In less than a year, the Trump administration has turned the tables on free speech on campus. The administration is embroiled in a legal and public relations battle with Harvard University, centered on freedom of speech issues and charges of antisemitism. Administration critics have called this crackdown on speech unconstitutional. Free speech, however, was attacked […]

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Student Essay: Civil Discourse Is a Lost Art on Campus But I Learned to Disagree Better

In college, I have often found myself—and still do in some instances—reluctant to share my political views, as they often diverge from the prevailing consensus. Fearful of losing friends or isolating myself on campus, I chose not to engage in political discussions. Where the college experience should immerse students in viewpoint diversity, mine has been […]

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Gettysburg College Effort to Enroll ‘20% Students of Color’ Prompts Federal Complaint

Editor’s Note: The following is an article originally published on the College Fix on April 30, 2025. With edits to match Minding the Campus’s style guidelines, it is crossposted here with permission. A civil rights complaint has been filed against Gettysburg College for its apparent policy to seek to enroll “20% domestic students of color” […]

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Muslim Brotherhood Uses Higher Ed to Infiltrate and Influence the West

Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published by the Observatory of University Ethics on December 15, 2023. The Observatory translated it into English from French. I have edited it, to the best of my ability, to align with Minding the Campus’s style guidelines. It is crossposted here with permission. Mapping the Muslim Brotherhood galaxy […]

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Vedder’s Case for Creative Destruction

The United States has long been the gold standard for higher education. Its colleges and universities top global rankings and draw students from every corner of the world. But the shine is fading fast. Public support for these institutions is in free fall, and it’s not just a vibe: enrollment is dropping, even at some […]

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