The College Rat Race
Across the nation, public universities are under orders to move students across the graduation stage more quickly, but at what cost to the degree itself? Yes, graduation-rate targets are important…
Articles by Reagan Allen
The “NC Colosseum” Is Prestige Over Practicality
Since the Dean Smith Center needs major repairs, why is UNC considering a 25,000-seat cricket stadium? That was the surprise tucked into the Board of Trustees’ July 30 External Relations…
How Are North Carolina’s College Coaches Paid?
American universities, especially in the South, are famous for their emphasis on sports. Football stadiums often seat more fans than do city arenas, and coaching contracts can rival those of…
The Business of Selling Dreams
The point of a college degree is to gain essential skills and knowledge that support your career. In other words, it is to get a job in a field you’re…
How “Free” Are North Carolina’s Colleges?
“Diversity” is a word that we’ve heard frequently over the last few years. Immediately, race, gender, and sexual orientation come to mind. Many universities use the word in those senses…