Homeless and Enrolled at UNC-Pembroke
Some impromptu support systems have emerged to help students struggling with finding stability before their next exam. On NC Health News.
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Being Young and Conservative on Campus
At Princeton, what it means to be conservative has changed from a few years ago. On The Atlantic.
How Too Much Borrorwing Hurts Students
The option for students to borrow so much cash hurts many of them who take out too much. On The Federalist.
The Online Opportunity for Public Colleges
Public colleges are well-positioned to offer online programs and fill a growing need, but so far, they have done little to act on it. On the Manhattan Institute.
College Presidents Not So Wowed by Free College Plans
Other concerns, such as class size, diversity, and balanced budgets, occupy their thoughts. On The Washington Post.
Cost of Two Bowl Trips? For Clemson, $5 Million
Athletic prominence doesn't come cheap. On USA Today.
Evergreen State College Changes Program Design to Fight Enrollment Losses
The school has lost many students since it gained national attention for forcing out professors who didn't cave to students' social justice demands. On My Northwest.
FIRE: Free Speech Protections on NC Campuses Getting Better
The latest FIRE report shows that public and private schools in the Tar Heel State are adopting more speech-friendly policies, though room for improvement remains. On the Winston-Salem Journal.
Colleges Are at the Forefront of the Surveillance State
More colleges are using apps to track students' location and missed classes in the name of better grades and mental health, though students have never been so closely monitored. On The Washington Post.
Faith in the Humanities Is Falling
Two secularizations have happened: The first broke belief in religion, but the second has broken belief in culture and the humanities. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.