A Timeline of How Quickly College Has Expanded in American History
The map shows every college that popped up by year and where it was founded. On Grand Canyon University.
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The Unintended Consequences of Meritocracy
Meritocracy has increased inequality and cut short the idea of a level playing field. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
NC Community College Enrollment Has Declined Since 2010
The only positive numbers come from dual-enrollment students who start in high school. On EdNC.
Student Debt Creeps Up Even as Free College Expands
Regardless of the plans, millions of students remain in debt and the new graduates carry similar debt loads. On USA Today.
U of Alabama Tracking Students to Determine Loyalty at Football Games
Students who stay until the end of games will get a chance at better seats, but they must download an app so Alabama officials can monitor their location. On The New York Times.
U of Oklahoma Law Professor Settles with School after Controversy
Brian McCall came under criticism for his Catholic beliefs, and the settlement implies the university paid to avoid a lawsuit. On the Oklahoma Council for Public Affairs.
New York Moves to Let Student-Athletes Profit Off Their Image
New York follows bills in California and South Carolina to let athletes get paid. On Syracuse.
Admins Saying Testimony Not Always Trustworthy for Title IX Cases
Title IX groups are up in arms about the statement, but the Association of Title IX Administrators is worried that going off accusers' testimony only can violate rights and not get to the truth. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC Makes New Policy for Developers with Possible Conflicts of Interest
Staff who work on community redevelopment will have to wait certain time periods before taking private work to avoid possible conflicts. On the News & Observer.
College Coaches Demand Loyalty as They Break Their Contracts
Coaches will leave one school for another within weeks, but they don't like potential recruits talking to other coaches before making a decision. On Deadspin.