Really intrigued by the rise of new centers dedicated to studying and teaching western values. As so many other parts of the humanities struggle, these make huge cluster hires. www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...

New centers focusing on "western values" are making huge cluster hires. This is from Ohio State. Last year (if memory serves), there was one in Florida. This feels significant. The right has better storytelling, and also puts their £$ where their mouths are.