As Colleges Give Up Civics, TFAS Fills the Gap
The Fund for American Studies offers trainings, internships, and other activities to teach students about America. On Real Clear Wire.
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Possible Merger Ahead for St. Joe’s and University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
The schools would keep both campuses but were mum on whether job cuts would follow. On the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Private Colleges Can’t Survive on Discounting Tuition Alone
In some cases, recruiting more students with discounts can actually lower tuition revenue, as Albion College in Michigan foudn. On USA Today.
Davidson College Pleads with Students to Clamp Down on New COVID-19 Strain
Campus leaders are insisting students not hang out in small groups without wearing masks; Davidson reported 38 active cases on campus. On the Charlotte Observer.
How Heterodox Academy Can Improve
A recent debate at Inside Higher Ed offers a back-and-forth on the criticisms and aims of HxA. On Inside Higher Ed.
North Carolina Comes Out Well in Free Speech Rankings
An update to FIRE's report shows more green light campuses than any other state, but Winston-Salem State has slipped to a red light rating. On the North State Journal.
UC-Berkeley Sends in the COVID Police
Security officers will patrol dorms and outdoor exercising has been banned to tamp down a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus. On SF Gate.
Biden Drops Oversight Pressure on Confucius Institutes
Colleges no longer have to report on their financial ties to Chinese culture education programs. On Higher Ed Dive.
When a Professor Goes Admin
Teaching classes are missed, but the barriers in getting things done and the many meetings are less desired. On Small Pond Science.
Why Universities Shouldn’t Issue Policy Statements
Commenting on current events stakes out an official position and can unduly influence campus culture. On the Independent Institute.