College Education on Townhall

Talk Radio, Online College, Deep Content and the 2012 Campaign: Embracing the Disruption Thu May 24

Hugh Hewitt

What do New York Times' columnist David Brooks, Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen, and Thomas Nelson Publishing Chairman Michael Hyatt all have in common? ... more
Taxpayer Funded University Presidents Raking in Major Dollars Tue May 22

Katie Pavlich
Liberal Speakers Outnumber Conservatives at Commencement Tue May 15

Katie Pavlich
College, Loans and the Road to Success Thu May 3

Cal Thomas

It is something of a truism that whenever the federal government steps in, costs usually rise and efficiency declines. That is especially true when it comes to a college education, which President Obama promised during the 2008 campaign to make more affordable. ... more
The Government's College Money Pit Sun Apr 29

Jeff Jacoby

If insanity is doing the same thing again and again but expecting a different outcome, then the federal government's strategy for keeping higher education affordable is crazier than Norman Bates. ... more
Gentlemen, the Media and Government Regulation Tue Apr 17

Karin Agness

Maybe what we all need is a little more courtesy. ... more
Colleges Skimp on Science, Spend Big on Diversity Thu Apr 5

Michael Barone

How many times have you heard Barack Obama talk about "investing" in education? Quite a few, if you've been listening to the president at all. ... more
UC's Leftist Echo Chamber Drowns Out Diverse Voices Sun Apr 1

Debra J. Saunders

Political activism has drawn the University of California into an academic death spiral. Too many professors believe their job is to "advance social justice" rather than teach the subject they were hired to teach. Groupthink has replaced lively debate. ... more
Gop Will Lose the Future by Dissing College Grads Wed Mar 21

Michael Medved

The angry, populist tone of the seemingly endless battle for the GOP presidential nomination may cripple the Republican Party in building a long-term connection with the fastest growing group of swing voters in the overall electorate: college graduates. ... more
Who's to Blame For California? Thu Mar 15

Victor Davis Hanson

In so-called "March in March" protests, thousands of students in California universities recently demonstrated in outrage over spiraling tuition costs. ... more
Students, Dems Protesting Interest Rate Hikes: "Let's Deal with this Later!" Wed Mar 14

Kate Hicks
Santorum's 'Snub' Was No Gaffe Mon Mar 5

Jeff Jacoby

Commentators, not all of them Democrats, have been having a field day since GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum charged Barack Obama with snobbery for pushing the idea that everyone needs a college education. ... more
The Rising Unaffordability of a College Education Thu Mar 1

Political Calculations

Increases in financial aid have increased tuition rates until they are unaffordable. ... more
What Kids Now Learn in College Wed Feb 29

Dennis Prager

As high school seniors throughout America will be receiving acceptance letters to colleges within the next month, it would be nice for parents to meditate on what they are getting for the $20–$50,000 they will pay each year. ... more
Santorum on Obama Pushing College for All Americans: "What a Snob" Sat Feb 25

Erika Johnsen
Is Higher Education Worth it? College to Offer Occupy Wall Street Class Wed Feb 22

Katie Pavlich
Academic Hypocrisy Tue Feb 21

Thomas Sowell

It is fascinating to see people accusing others of things that they themselves are doing, especially when their own sins are worse. ... more
Marquette Debate Aborted During Late Term Tue Feb 21

Mike Adams

Over the course of the last few weeks, I have been preparing for an abortion debate at Marquette University. Now, it appears that I will be giving a speech on abortion instead of participating in a debate. ... more
Yet Another Taxpayer-Funded University Study Smears Fox News Fri Feb 17

Kyle Olson

If the taxpayers of Delaware aren't startled by the following news, nothing will bother them. ... more
Obama to Target Schools for Rising Tuition Costs Fri Jan 27

Erika Johnsen
An Ignored 'Disparity': Part II Wed Jan 18

Thomas Sowell

One of the ways of trying to reduce the vast disparities in economic success, which are common in countries around the world, is by making higher education more widely available, even for people without the money to pay for it. ... more
Charming the Cobra: Education and Race Tue Jan 10

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.

Much political noise has been made about providing grants and/or loans for higher education. For minorities, these programs are seen as invitations for full participation in the American system. ... more
Hamline University: Closed Hearts, Closed Minds, and Closed Doors Tue Dec 20

Mike Adams

Hamline University is not a liberal arts college as it claims to be. It is an illiberal arts college that has just disgraced itself in the national court of public opinion. Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer was hired to teach at the school but then abruptly canned by those who did not want even a single high-profile conservative faculty member. ... more
Want a Job After College? Pick One of These Majors Mon Dec 5

Katie Pavlich
Colleague of Law Professor Who Bashed Troops: I Quit Tue Nov 22

Katie Pavlich