The Salient Blog

Times Higher Education writers Colleen E. Wynn and Elizabeth Ziff, cite “The Role of Education in Taming Authoritarian Attitudes” in an article that explores the role of higher education in mitigating authoritarian tendencies through the cultivation of independent thinking, appreciation for diversity, and the ability to analyze evidence.

CNBC Make It writer Isabel Engel quotes CEW’s Martin Van Der Werf in an article that discusses the value of an MBA degree. Although an MBA has a hefty price tag associated with it, the long-term ROI of the degree far exceeds debt repayments.

Times Higher Education guest writers, David Levy and Harvey J. Graff cite “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2022)” in an article about the efficacy of various measures used to determine the return on investment of education.

Yahoo News guest writer Martha D. Saunders cites “The College Payoff” in an article that discusses the immense value of a college education. The college experience goes beyond preparing students for the labor market but also provides them with opportunities for personal and professional growth, fostering friendships, and guidance from faculty mentors.

The Hill staff writer Cheyanne M. Daniels cites “Selective Bias” in an article on the conflicting reactions of Asian American lawmakers to the SCOTUS ban on affirmative action.

The Guardian US reporter Lauren Aratani quotes CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith in an article discussing the impact of the SCOTUS ruling against the Biden administration's student debt forgiveness plan on those facing repayment challenges.

 BET contributing writer Rashad Grove quotes CEW’s Zack Mabel in an article on the currently low enrollment levels of Black students at Ivy League institutions and how the prohibition of race-conscious affirmative action may result in a further decline in these figures.

The Boston Globe cites “Race-Concious Affirmative Action: What’s Next” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale in an article that examines the importance of colleges to uphold diversity of thought, ethnicity, geography, and race—that are within guidelines set by SCOTUS—as a means to enhancing racial diversity on campus.

Los Angeles Times staff writer Teresa Watanabe quotes CEW's Martin Van Der Werf in an article about the most lucrative majors and how some community college graduates outearn those from four-year degrees.