The Shrinking Skills Gap?
A recent survey found that graduates are better at communicating their skills—and older employers are more skeptical than younger ones. On Higher Ed Dive.
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After the Pandemic, What’s the Value of a Graduate Degree?
The academic job market is tough and, even outside academia, graduate degrees can isolate students from job connections. On Inside Higher Ed.
The End of Corporatized Campus Dining?
In the name of "racial justice," student activists are pressuring colleges to move away from large companies and food contracts. On Inside Higher Ed.
A Brick-Stealing Epidemic at UNC
Stealing bricks is a rite of passage for UNC students, and one UNC worker, Walter Thompson, is the one to replace the stolen bricks. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Will SCOTUS Save NCAA’s Amateurism?
As March Madness continues, the NCAA could lose its economic model that brings in billions for schools—but pennies for players. On The Wall Street Journal.
More Online Classes Means More Vulnerability to Hacks
Ransomware attacks doubled from 2019 to 2020 as data breaches and phishing scams have become a bigger threat. On Higher Ed Dive.
NASPA Gets Criticism for Apologizing Over Suze Orman Speech
Former presidents have condemned the apology, saying it sets a bad precedent for student affairs professionals who will have a duty to defend free speech. On Inside Higher Ed.
Vaccination Clinic to Open for NC A&T, UNC-Greensboro Students
College students across North Carolina will be eligible on March 31, and schools are trying to get students vaccinated before summer break. On WFMY.
Faculty Numbers Take a Hit from Pandemic
Adjuncts and tenure-track professors at small colleges saw some of the worst outcomes, and salaries were stagnant. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
A Third Way on Critical Race Theory
CRT shouldn't be dogma nor banned from discussion in the academy. On Real Clear Education.