MINK: The uncertain future of research funding
By Alex Mink | April 26, 2017Scientific research is important as both an element of the educational process at American universities and an engine for innovation and economic growth.
Scientific research is important as both an element of the educational process at American universities and an engine for innovation and economic growth.
The administration’s overall lack of transparency in responding to this issue is made all the more concerning by their lack of cooperation with student representatives.
For us these past four years, the University has been our home.
The recent admissions scandal embroiling the University, reported by The Cavalier Daily on April 3, has since led to discussions about the true nature of the admissions process at elite institutions.
In an environment where learning is a priority, students should have access to affordable textbooks regardless of which classes they take.
Setting my Cavalier Daily hat down, I’m flattered and honored to have been included in this mission.
I have never tried to be the one, and in fact, I dislike the feeling of pressure imposed on the representative.
Last week, fellow Opinion columnist Alex Mink argued that colleges are leaving students ill prepared for their entry into the workforce.
The Cavalier Daily welcomes substantive discourse and opposing viewpoints, and will continue to engage with its readers.
In recent weeks, North Korea has stolen the national spotlight due to its conduction of multiple missile tests into the Sea of Japan.
As the popular adage goes, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” indicating that while individuals or institutions may brand an offer as free, there is typically some payment in one form or another that makes it less appealing and less free.
As University students, we have a responsibility to actively contribute to the University’s sustainable future.
Many of my favorite moments at this University are connected in some way to my time with the paper; the same can also be said for my hardest.
If you have an idea or thought, don't be afraid to speak up and let others hear you.
Instead of encouraging giving to the school in general, the administration should consider highlighting portions of the University that are legitimately underfunded or worthy of support.
The timing of this action should give citizens reasons to wonder about the true intent behind the airstrike.
When a degree costs as much as it does now, it’s important to make sure that graduates are getting their money’s worth.
Last week, The New York Times shared an interactive article addressing the scale of the opioid epidemic.
As the director of the University’s Office of Safety and Emergency Preparedness, I appreciate the Cavalier Daily using the 10-year anniversary of the tragedy at Virginia Tech to highlight campus safety.
One of the most valuable applications of a humanities education is the exploration of social issues.