Western Civilization Is Not a Conspiratorial Plot
The history of Western civilization was taught long before World War I; it was not a propagandistic effort. On Real Clear Education.
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A Medieval Solution to Student Debt
Loan policies of the past were much more selective about who got a loan, but grants were also often used. On The Wall Street Journal.
With Merging, Questions Arise of Joining a Christian School
Belmont University in Nashville will absorb the Watkins School of Art, but students and staff are worried about the changes that come with a Christian school. On Inside Higher Ed.
UC-Berkeley Renames Law School After Racist Letter Found
The school wanted to "broadcast history" as it scraped off the name of John Henry Boalt from its law school. On The Washington Post.
UNC-Chapel Hill Covered Up Firing of Sustainability Officer
Divided opinion about switching to natural gas for power at the university led to Brad Ives' firing, though UNC wasn't so forthcoming about firing him. On the Daily Tar Heel.
College Mental Health Services: Too Many Absences, Hurts Access for Other Students
Students complain about the lack of therapy sessions on campus, but too many students skip sessions that they book. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Hundreds of New Career Training Programs in 2019
Schools and states are committing more money and action toward giving students career opportunities that don't require a bachelor's degree. On Education Dive.
East Carolina U Gets a Credit Rating Downgrade, but Still Stable
The school's finances aren't a concern, but the general outlook for growth in higher ed isn't as strong. On Moody's.
Greek Life ‘on Pause’ at LeHigh University
Drinking, drugs, and hazing have brought a moratorium on fraternities and sororities. On Penn Live.
Even in U.S., Chinese Student Speech Isn’t Free
A Chinese student studying in Minnesota was punished for tweets the Communist Party did not approve of. On Inside Higher Ed.