DeVos Wants Independent Agency to Handle Student Loans
Separating loan processing from the Education Department would make it more professional and protected from political influence, DeVos said. On Politico.
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UNC Rowing Coach Resigns, Ongoing Title IX Investigation
Complaints about abuse and harassment apparently prompted the investigation. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Wealthy Students Borrowing More than Poor Students
Wealthy students are a smaller portion of borrowers so they don't hold the most debt, but they often hold high amounts of debt and have a disproportionate share of student debt. On Inside Higher Ed.
Rejecting Racial Quotas in Washington State
Voters shot down a push from college officials to use affirmative action in college admissions, restraining the growth of racial preferences in higher ed. On the Independent Institute.
The Low Standards in Higher Ed
Colleges routinely admit students who are not college-ready and fail to improve their reading and writing skills. On the Daily Signal.
Dorm Living Is Pushing Students into More Debt
Schools say living on-campus promotes academic success and is important for the college experience, but the high price makes affording a college degree even harder. On the Eugene Weekly.
Making the Silly Idea Respectable and Unquestionable
Academia plays a big part in "idea laundering" by promoting the musings of ideologues. On The Wall Street Journal.
The Fight Develops among Democrats over Free College
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Pete Buttigieg's opposition to tuition-free college a "GOP talking point." On Slate.
The Esports Craze Continues Apace
Community colleges have seen the recruitment potential of esports and are creating teams as well. On Community College Daily.
On Campus, Feelings Win Out
Demands for "empathetic" reporting has started to affect student journalists, but most national newspapers have given little attention to the pernicious effects that may follow. On Minding the Campus.