UNC Gives Away Silent Sam, Making Everyone Unhappy
The Board of Governors approved a settlement to turn over the statue to the Sons of Confederate Veterans and give $2.5 million to create a museum. On Inside Higher Ed.
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Apprenticeships See 25% Growth in Last 3 Years
More than 600,000 apprenticeships are working, but the number remains small compared to the 17 million college students in America. On The Wall Street Journal.
Watch Out for Campus Free Speech Being Stifled
Incidents where students are punished for exercising their free speech rights are a sign of bigger problems on campus. On the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
UNC’s Grad Student Union Splits
Chapel Hill's graduate students used to be in a union with some campus workers, but split apart to focus on different issues. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Forcing Piety on Students Under the Social Justice Umbrella
Twisting the meaning of words results in absurd situations and directions on campus. On Quillette.
Profs on the Right Get Less Free Speech Protection
Though most university presidents know they can't fire professors for what they say, conservative professors will be denounced and removed from teaching when controversy hits. On Liberty Unyielding.
Ransomware Attack on UNC-Chapel Hill
The School of Medicine found that unauthorized access had been granted to some email accounts, alerting thousands of people affected. On Security Magazine.
More Full-Time Professors, But Fewer Professors in General
Full-time numbers have risen in the last few years, but the professariate isn't growing among the higher ed ranks. On Inside Higher Ed.
Big Rule Changes for Sexual Assault Regulations on College Campuses
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos wants to give accused students more rights in defending themselves. On The Washington Post.
Should States Still Fund Public Universities?
More funding for schools doesn't mean more citizens with degrees, nor does it drive economic growth. On the Independent Institute.