Boosting College Aid Won’t Make a Degree Cheaper
Costs go up because colleges don't face a budget crunch and more student demand means low-income students get pushed out. On AIER.
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The Short-lived Promise of Foxconn and U of Wisconsin
As Foxconn comes up short on their promises to create jobs in Wisconsin, a much-lauded $100 million donation has also failed to meet expectations. On Inside Higher Ed.
How Some States Connect Apprentices and College
In nine states and DC, apprentices in the state program must work through higher ed institutions. On Ed Note.
Free College Would Make Higher Ed Worse
Inequality and poor graduation rates are a more pressing problem than giving free college to wealthy students. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Bipartisan Consensus on Practical Value of College, Admissions Reform, and Accountability
Though Democrats and Republicans disagree on many aspects of higher ed, some agreement still remains. On Forbes.
Reconsidering All That Federal Money for Yale
National security concerns and an ever-increasing bureaucracy are the fruits of government largesse at the school. On AEI.
East Carolina Wants a Hotel, Millennial Campus
The Board of Governors will have to approve the plan, but the university says it wants to create development in the area. On the Daily Reflector.
U of Pittsburgh Ban Student Groups from Using ‘Pitt’ or ‘Panther’ in Names
The university says it doesn't want groups to appear officially sponsored by the school. On Inside Higher Ed.
Plagiarism at Columbia Ends History Professor’s Career
Charles Armstrong, who specializes in Korean history, was found to have plagiarized his book on North Korea; he had been accused of shoddy scholarship in 2016. On Inside Higher Ed.
Giving Professors Emergency Funds for Students with Unexpected Expenses
A philanthropic initiative is giving professors grants to assist students at risk of dropping out from financial burdens. On Ed Surge.