As the Academy Becomes Left-Dominated, Academic Quality Is Threatened
The one-mindedness of many departments introduces bias and unjustified assumptions into scholarly work. On Aeon.
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Living Expenses Are a Bigger Burden Than Tuition
While tuition levels have slowly but steadily increased, student budgets are struggling to keep up with rent and other living costs. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Pros and Cons of the SAT
Deciding to keep or jettison the SAT isn't a simple decision. On Education Next.
The End of At Least One Sport at East Carolina
A working group has recommended at least one sports program be cut to lessen the expected deficit in the athletics department. On 24/7 Sports.
The Bad Policy That Is Loan Forgiveness in a Crisis
The spending would mostly benefit a small group that is already positioned to do well in life. On AIER.
UNC-Greensboro Achieving Its Metrics
Greensboro has hit its strategic target the last two years, pushing to graduate more students and educate more low-income students. On Business NC.
Shaking Up Higher Ed
If credentialing is a big draw for students, expensive online courses won't cut it. On the Dispatch.
What College Grads Gain from the Loss Caused by the Coronavirus
While students are rightly disappointed as their time in college ends with a whimper, it brings home the lesson that life is uncertain and risky. On Law & Liberty.
Why Can’t Colleges Bail Themselves Out with Their Endowments?
Not all colleges are Harvard; half of North Carolina's community colleges, for instance, have less than $5 million in their endowments. On EdNC.
Deep Cuts to State Support of Higher Ed
As the economic impact of the coronavirus becomes more clear, state colleges are seeing the bottom fall out from their budgets. On Inside Higher Ed.