Methodist Colleges May Be Affected By UMC Split
Theological differences over LGBT issues may change how Methodist colleges are affiliated. On Inside Higher Ed.
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Harry Smith: Press Not Focusing on Good the UNC Board Has Done
Smith criticized the press for ignoring how the Board of Governors has been fixing the mistakes of past boards and kept the UNC system nationally competitive. On North State Journal.
Accreditor Fails to Get Recognition
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and School, which had previously lost recognition under the Obama administration, has given up on getting vetted. On Education Dive.
At Elite Schools, Students Still Scrounge to Save on Textbooks
High textbook prices have students at George Washington University scrambling for alternatives. On The Washington Post.
How Government Money Pushes Up Tuition Prices
Boise State shows how government largesse leads to bigger burdens on students. On City Journal.
64 College Presidents Earn More than $1 Million
Top salaries have increased, with the top 20 going up 15 percent compared to a year ago. On Education Dive.
‘Grim’ Mood at UNC Board of Governors with Budget Impasse
Funds for NC Promise and capital expansion projects on UNC campuses may get held up. On the Carolina Journal.
Getting a Tuition Waiver Attracts Would-Be Dropouts Back to School
A study found that colleges can retain students with financial incentives. On Education Dive.
Proposed Rules to Protect Religious Colleges and Student Groups
The rules would re-inforce religious colleges' access to grants, but critics are skeptical of their purpose. On Inside Higher Ed.
Gainful Employment Rule Would Wipe Out Public Colleges—If It Applied to Them
An estimate shows that only 60 percent of private nonprofits and 70 percent of public colleges could pass the Obama-era rule. On Inside Higher Ed.