When Professors Were Eugenicists
The Progressive Era was spearheaded by academics who pushed racist ideas to limit immigration. On EducationNext.
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Young Radicals on Campus
Robby Soave's book gets an unflattering review from Inside Higher Ed, but delves into the problem of free speech and Title IX prosecutions on campus. On Inside Higher Ed.
Senate Approves Beer Sales at College Sports
The bill needs to pass the House and get the governor's signature, but appears that it will become law. On WRAL.
More Students Are Buying Tuition Insurance
Students protecting themselves from getting locked in to tuition payments is another unintended consequence of the federal student loan program. On Forbes.
Embracing Campus Neo-Segregation
Dozens of colleges have embraced segregated commencement ceremonies, minority-only dorms, and other amenities that reject an integrationist ideal. On the Observer.
The Exaggerated Fall of the Traditional University
Colleges are better at adapting than is normally assumed, and their creativity isn't yet exhausted. On Real Clear Education.
Professor’s Course on Conservative Thought Not Approved for Lack of ‘Diversity’
Ideological diversity, apparently, wasn't enough justification for Portland State University to approve the course. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC Health Care Suspends Heart Surgeries
After a New York Times report on its higher mortality rate, the North Carolina Children's Hospital will suspend some heart surgeries and re-evaluate the program. On the News & Observer.
Is American Higher Ed Collapsing?
The incentives for professors in bringing on new faculty and fighting for job perks is pushing higher ed in an undesirable direction. On AIER.
AAUP Censures More Schools
St. Edward's University in Texas and Nunez Community College in Louisiana were criticized for their treatment of tenured faculty members. On Inside Higher Ed.