Mathematician Opposes Diversity Statements, Calls Them McCarthy-esque
Abigail Thompson of UC-Davis stirred up an argument against the new political litmus test. On Inside Higher Ed.
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New UNC Board of Governor Comes from Greensboro
Construction businessman David Stone was appointed to the board, previously being board chairman of UNC-Chapel Hill's board of trustees. On the Greensboro News & Record.
Chasing Prestige Hurts Colleges
The focus on prestige can distract a college from its educational mission and more spending means more financial risk. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
U of Alaska System to Cut $25 Million in Budget
The plan, following a more-dramatic one from the Alaska Governor, looks to cut the budget over three years. On the Anchorage Daily News.
Mass. Acts to Make Colleges More Financially Transparent
After multiple colleges have gone under due to financial problems, the governor signed a bill requiring greater transparency so students and the public aren't taken by surprise with a closure. On the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Most Students Work, but Low-Income Students Work More
Low-income students are more likely to work full-time, which can hurt their chances at completing a degree but improve their job skills and income. On Inside Higher Ed.
Shaw University Encouraged to Sell Property to Avoid Financial Crisis
The historically black college in downtown Raleigh faces a revenue problem and could have bigger issues in the near future. On Triangle Business Journal.
As Student Population Falls, Massachusetts Higher Ed Must Change
Massachusetts colleges are in a bind and the public college system faces tough choices in the near future. On WGBH.
Without Coaches, the Admissions Scandal Couldn’t Have Happened
Athletic coaches helped Rick Singer make valuable connections. On The Wall Street Journal.
High Point University’s Admissions with Incentives
High Point has used many incentives to get students to apply and commit early, and more colleges will do so after a rules change from an admissions organization. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.