The Companies Paying Down Student Loans for Workers
Though there's no tax break for the benefit, companies like Fidelity are offering to make student loan payments for workers to attract new talent. On NPR.
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Viewpoint Diversity in College Varies by Location
A college's local surroundings can influence how open it is to differing ideas and what they teach students. On Spectator USA.
New Group Accuses UNC System Board of ‘Meddling and Micromanaging’
A group calling itself Reform UNC Governance accuses the Board of too much political influence; board chairman Harry Smith said it's a collection of UNC-Chapel Hill grads trying to speak for the entire system. On the News & Observer.
Cal State System May Reduce History Requirement
Though state law requires students to "comprehend the workings of American democracy," officials may reduce its U.S. history and government requirement from two courses to one. On Inside Higher Ed.
Student Loans Almost at $1.5 Trillion, High Delinquency Rates
Student debt keeps increasing government budget deficits and crowding out consumer spending; the federal government needs to move away from issuing student loans at all. On FEE.
Stop Using Accreditation for Financial Aid Eligibility
Accreditation does not vet colleges for quality, and students would be better off if accreditors lost their gatekeeping power. On Minding the Campus.
In Zion Williamson Injury, NCAA Shows Its Exploitative Side
Though the athletes run the risk of injury and a worse future, they cannot profit off the game and lack many protections. On National Review.
Majority Don’t Want Colleges to Use Race for Admissions Decisions
A survey from the Pew Research Center found that 73 percent of Americans don't want race to be considered by colleges when evaluating applications. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Taxpayer Money Behind Liberty University’s Rise
The growth of Liberty University's online degrees has driven its growth, with much of that funding thanks to government student loan programs. On The New York Times.
After Emergency Fundraising Campaign, Bennett College Struggles for Accreditation
Though it raised enough money to keep its finances in order, its accreditor would not approve it and a court order has granted the college a reprieve. On the Winston-Salem Journal.