UNC Students Complain of Mold in Student Housing
The housing complex, owned by a UNC foundation, has hired a contractor to deal with mold in the ventilation that has students worried. On WRAL.
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Making Libraries Interconnected Across Universities
The Big Ten wants to make their libraries more co-dependent to save resources and make it easier to act collectively, rather than keeping libraries independent and within their own spheres. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Expanding a Traditional Catholic College to Massachusetts
Thomas Aquinas has remained firmly Catholic and rooted in the Great Books as it launches a second school from its first campus in Malibu, California. On National Review.
California Now Requires Abortion Access at Public Colleges
Campuses must comply by 2023 and make medical abortions available to students. On Vice.
What Drove Colleges to Adopt Dormitories
College dorms are nowhere near as common outside America; their history is tied to the rural, secluded origins of many American colleges. On the American Conservative.
Dropping Liberal Tuition to Attract Students
A private college in Iowa is dropping its listed tuition price, but many schools have done so while reducing the tuition discounts they give. On the Des Moines Register.
The Future of STEM Is Interdisciplinary
STEM graduates need more than science expertise; they need soft skills and the advantages of the liberal arts. On Catalyst.
Will UNC Rename Historical Buildings?
Concerns over the racism of some of the state's influential leaders could mean the UNC system revises some building names. On the Greensboro News & Record.
Rich Students Benefit More from Early Decision
Students who are already thinking about college well before high school graduation get an extra boost from committing early to a college. On Inside Higher Ed.
Taking Down the NCAA Would Benefit Higher Ed
College sports hurt the outcomes of the student body and pull students away from their intellectual pursuits. On the Sociological Eye.