Morale on the Frontlines of Ukraine; Risk of Israel War Expanding; Waning Bipartisan support for Ukraine; Antisemitism on Campus
Fareed Zakaria GPS
Universities prioritize political and social engineering over academic merit
Universities have shifted from focusing on academic merit to political and social engineering, as shown by the downplaying of merit-based criteria and the emphasis on racial quotas. Some universities are even considering eliminating standardized tests like the SAT. This would disadvantage bright students from poor backgrounds who rely on these tests to demonstrate their qualifications. Hiring in the humanities now prioritizes race, gender, and marginalized subjects, while grade inflation is rampant. Additionally, there are new majors centered around political agendas rather than academic fields.
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