The College that Abolished Football
Jacksonville University ended its football program, citing the high costs and mission of the school. On Inside Higher Ed.
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More NC Teachers Not Passing Licensing Exam
Declining pass rates might not be as big of a deal, but fewer teachers are coming out of North Carolina schools. On WRAL.
Criticize Social Justice Arguments in College and Get Hit with a ‘Bias Incident’ Investigation
A student went through the campus bureaucracy after he committed the sin of criticizing an idea he didn't like. On Minding the Campus.
Fed Reserve Report on ISAs Cautious, But Hopeful
The report says ISAs are promising but some guardrails for student protections are essential. On Education Dive.
Grad Students at Harvard Go On Strike, Want Raises and Mental Health Care
Student workers aren't satisfied with their wages and some of the support services at Harvard. On USA Today.
Duke, Built on Tobacco Money, May Ban Vaping
Campus officials worry about the health of students, though Duke has a convoluted relationship with smoking throughout its history. On Bloomberg.
Cheyney U Partners with Biopharma Company for Financial Stability
The company will help craft some courses for students; the partnership is part of a strategy for Cheyney to reduce its debt as it fights to keep its accreditation. On Penn Live.
To Solve Data Scientist Shortage, IBM Wants to Help Colleges Launch Programs
The company wants to create an open-source curriculum so any college can adopt it and satisfy growing student demand. On Education Dive.
The Exaggeration of Food Insecurity on Campus
By relying on feelings and emotion rather than food consumption, many surveys inflate how difficult it is for college students to afford food. On the Daily Caller.
Play Canceled Because KKK Villain Might Upset People
Maryland's Washington College was concerned the anti-racist play's use of white robes to show the KKK as evil would be too upsetting. On National Review.