Campus Food Is So Expensive Because Colleges Want a Profit
The importance of non-academic services to turn a profit has meant few options for students to avoid high food costs. On CNN Money.
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Keeping the Oldest College in the West Going—with Fewer Students
Willamette University was built before the Oregon statehouse, but its future is under question as steady enrollment drops have become the norm. On Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Some North Carolina College Were Violating Admissions Rules
The recently changed standards are meant to encourage competition, but schools such as High Point University were marketing in ways that are compliant now, but weren't in the past. On Inside Higher Ed.
Protests from Hong Kong Spread to Taiwan Universities
Tensions are rising between mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students. On Inside Higher Ed.
Billions for Financial Aid, but No Graduation
Though Pell Grants are popular, the program has disappointing graduation and achievement rates. On the Hechinger Report.
Too Many Restrictions on George Bush Speech Pushes Chapman U Newspaper to Skip it
Declining to cover the speech because the university required any article to be approved by Bush's team, the paper didn't want to compromise its editorial independence. On Inside Higher Ed.
Abolishing All Majors at Hampshire College
Looking to stave off enrollment declines, Hampshire wants to create a "truly integrated curriculum" for students to be prepared for modern challenges. On the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
After Cyber Attack on NC Community College, More Expected
Richmond Community College was likely one of many schools targeted, and dozens of other community colleges in the state will probably face similar threats in the future. On the Richmond County Daily Journal.
No, States Aren’t Disinvesting in Higher Ed
State funding has fluctuated up and down, but the long-term trend shows no dramatic change. On Real Clear Policy.
The Baby Recessions: What Falling Enrollments Mean for Colleges
Some sectors of higher ed will struggle much more, but elite schools will retain a strong base of interested students. On the Harvard Business Review.