Higher education was envisioned as a way to guard what's valuable in society and pass it along to future generations, but it's been transformed into a political entity with a political goal. On National Affairs.
Students must have attended a New Jersey high school for at least three years, but the legislation might make state colleges more competitive with private and out-of-state schools for those students. On Livemint.
After protesters prevented a Trump administration official from speaking on a panel last year, they worry that a new rule could restrict their free speech. On Inside Higher Ed.
Defenders say that legacy admissions keep donations high and alumni involved with the school. On Real Clear Education.
Two Board of Trustee members are accused of offering financial support to a student to run for student government. On The East Carolinian.
Bills floating around the statehouse would modify school governance structure, public records law, and add flexibility for closing and merging schools. On WTAJ.
Sponsorships and a one-time payment, funded by the schools, if they don't turn pro would bring a dramatic change. On the Tennesseean.
A new school of data science in Charlotte wants to expand its offerings and teach more students work-relevant skills. On UNCC.
The party affiliation of professors already skews heavily toward Democrats, but Republicans professors are rarely so connected to the Republican Party. On NAS.
Christensen predicted impending closures of half of all colleges, though he lowered his predicted last year. On Inside Higher Ed.