Traditional liberal arts programs are disappearing from higher education in America. There is compelling evidence that tenured professors at large research universities no longer care about teaching undergraduates to read, write, or think critically and many of the smaller colleges that specialize in delivering a traditional liberal arts education are struggling to survive.
Higher Education
Federal Findings Raise Alarming Questions About Texas A&M’s Research Security
A new report from the House Select Committee on China, released Oct. 13, documents why stronger research security safeguards are necessary. The case of Dr. Enrique Lavernia, now a professor at Texas A&M University, raises serious questions about whether the university’s screening procedures are sufficient. The committee’s report, “How to Stop China’s Theft of America’s...
October 20, 2026