NC State Sued for Records about NCAA Probe, Dennis Smith
NC State's refusal to release the records relevant to a corruption probe and paying athletes have pushed the News & Observer and New York Times to sue. On the News & Observer.
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The Rise of Chinese Students on American Campuses Has Plateaued
The falling relative value of an overseas degree for students, and increasing tensions between China and the United States, means fewer Chinese youths will end up at American colleges. On Inside Higher Ed.
Making College More Expensive with a New Bill
The Democrats' College Affordability Act is anything but. On the Daily Signal.
Out West, Emergency Aid Funds Created for Struggling Students
California created a $500 million fund to aid community college students with surprise expenses, and Washington state is considering a similar plan. On the Seattle Times.
The Fading Allure of an Elite MBA
Applications have dropped dramatically and many international students choose Europe, Asia, or Canada instead. On the Wall Street Journal.
College Officials Want to Expand Esports on Campus
The demand keeps growing and colleges see esports as a way to attract more students. On Inside Higher Ed.
For-Profits Aren’t Driving Black Student Debt
For-profits have slightly higher debt loads for black students, but the difference isn't statistically meaningful and non-profit schools are responsible for much of black student debt. On National Review.
Progressive Politics Seeping into Med Schools
A coalition of 200 medical schools wants to see a climate change-focused curricula added into medical school teaching. On the Epoch Times.
Putting Applications on Hold for UNC Business Journalism Major
Suspending the major comes after its director left for another job; officials are figuring out what to do next. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Are Bias Response Teams Worth the Restrictions on Speech?
One professor argues that they don't chill speech, and giving up some speech protections to improve dialogue is worth the trade-off. On Inside Higher Ed.