Students Borrow Less—But Owe More
Students aren't paying down their debts, so their balances keep growing even though lending is down. On Bloomberg.
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A College for Dropouts That Navigates the Bureaucracy
A small school has done wonders for its students, but its growth might be limited by practical considerations and red tape. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Physical Costs of College Cheerleading
Despite a laudatory documentary, cheerleaders have some of the highest rates of catastrophic injuries in all of college sports. On The Atlantic.
Emergency Grants Help NC Community College Students Avoid Dropping Out
Governor Roy Cooper started an initiative to provide emergency funds for students who get stuck in a financial bind. On WUNC.
Sexual Misconduct Accusations Put U of Michigan Provost On Leave
The investigation is ongoing, and the university did not release details. On the Detroit Free Press.
Ideological Conformity Has Weakened Academic Freedom
As more professors become politically like-minded, they're less willing to accept a minority viewpoint. On AIER.
Debate over Race and IQ Roils Philosophy Journal
Philosophical Psychology throw a spanner in the works among philosophers who want its editors to resign. On Inside Higher Ed.
Test Optional at Indiana University
The state flagship is jettisoning test scores because it claims GPA is a more-useful indicator of ability. On Education Dive.
California Moves to Shut Down Lambda School
Lambda, a coding academy that's attracted attention for its income-share agreement approach, has not yet been approved as an educational entity by the state. On Education Dive.
Thanks to Dual Enrollment, James Sprunt CC Boosts Student Numbers
A 10 percent increase in students for spring after a 9 percent increase in fall is helping the North Carolina community college gain some much-needed pupils. On WCTI.