Education

Grading the 2014 State of the Union Address

By Jacob Patterson-Stein Amidst the bombast and rapid-fire punditry that accompanies the President’s annual State of the Union address, it is worth remembering that much of the platform he lays out each year is the result of meticulous policy research conducted by civil servants, think tankers, and academics. In some cases, the President’s call to […]

Placement Efficiency: An Alternative Ranking Metric for Graduate Schools

By Robert L. Oprisko, Kirstie L. Dobbs, and Joseph DiGrazia Graduate school is a period of apprenticeship that aspiring academics must pass through before they may enter the professoriate. When selecting a graduate program, prospective students may factor in institutional and departmental rank, geography, the financial cost/benefit analysis, the appeal of professors’ research, and opportunities specific to […]