Short Takes

Short Take: The Peak—and Decline—of Wokism

Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published by the Observatory of University Ethics on April 16, 2025. 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. Hollywood was in a frenzy. The Césars […]

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Short Take: The 2025 AAUP Ignores the 1915 AAUP’s Warning

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a union and membership organization for faculty. Among its missions is to “define fundamental professional values and standards” in part as a defense against outside interference. They’ve failed that part of their mission. The AAUP has long been a typical left-wing organization—see the 2015 essay, “The AAUP […]

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What to Know Before You Transfer from Community College

There are many factors that influence a college student’s decision to choose a two-year school compared to a four-year option. Tuition prices, SAT scores, class flexibility, and whether or not they have yet chosen a major are just some considerations that may influence a student’s higher education selection. Whatever your plan may be, if you […]

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