At Ohio U., Professors Rail Against Admin, Budget Cuts
With colleges expecting lower enrollments, OU's professors targeting athletics and administrative spending could be a preview for future battles. On the Athens News.
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Little Oversight, Protections for GI Bill Benefits
Many veterans struggle to get schools to accept their benefits, or get funneled to low-quality schools. On the Hechinger Report.
Temple University’s Outrage at a Student Calling the Neighborhood a ‘Ghetto’
Temple was quick to condemn the student and pressure them, but its history of ignoring local input before taking action betrays its alleged concern for the neighborhood. On the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Congressional Budget Increases Education Spending by $2.5 Billion
The NIH, Pell Grants, and other spending in the Education Department all saw a boost. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC-Charlotte Students Want to Oust Safety Head for Guantanamo Past
Students don't like John Bogdan's work experience and allege cruelty; the university stands by him. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Virginia Commonwealth Using Wifi to Track Student Attendance
Officials insist the pilot program will only be used to track attendance and access to it will be restricted. On the Washington Examiner.
How the Diversity Agenda Hurts Students
It puts race and ethnicity above indiivudal achievement. On American Greatness.
Reparations Are ‘New Territory’ for Colleges
Most colleges with a history of entanglement with slavery have offered apologies and name changes, but some are going further and pressuring others to follow suit. On AP.
Colleges Doing More Background Checks on Donors
Worried about bad press that comes from controversial donors, colleges want clean money, not just any money. On Education Dive.
UNC Loses $1.5 Million Grant for Silent Sam Resolution
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation withdrew its donation that was meant to help the campus reckon with its past, tied up in slavery and racism. On Fortune.