In New England, Students Go from Dorms to 4-Star Hotel
Universities worked out deals with hotels otherwise shuttered to expand pandemic-friendly housing for students. On the Boston Globe.
Headlines
Virginia Requires Colleges to Research Connection to Slavery, Establish Scholarships
The legislation requires more research and a scholarship fund for descendants of the enslaved. On The Washington Post.
For Grads Entering the Pandemic Job Market, Colleges Need to Help Them
Majors aren't as important as making sure graduates are learning the right skills to be used on the job. On The Wall Street Journal.
Drama at DePaul
A student accused a professor of being "transphobic," which he denies, and the student newspaper adds fuel to the fire. On Frontpage Magazine.
In Higher Ed, All Is Problematic—Even ‘Boomer Sooner’
The historical allusion is the name could make some students feel "unwelcome," the diversity bureaucracy says. On the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs.
ECU: Why Aren’t Students Learning Basic Skills?
While one student enjoyed her classes and professors, she worries about the university not emphasizing interview skills, job skills, and what young adults need to know to be independent. On the East Carolinian.
The Blank Slate of Miguel Cardona
While Cardona was praised by Democrats and Republicans, his evasive answers should give some politicians and experts pause. On AEI.
U of Tenn. Lawsuit for Expelling Student Over Social Media Posts
Until FIRE intervened, the pharmacy school had kicked out Kimberly Diei for social media posts—which violated no rules. On FIRE.
Cardona, Nominee to Head Ed Dept., Pushes Community College/CTE
Miguel Cardona started his confirmation hearing, which doesn't appear to be fraught with any roadblocks. On Higher Ed Dive.
Winston-Salem State, NC A&T Get $250k Donations
Diageo North America, a British-based beer and spirits company, is giving $10 million to historically black colleges. On the Winston-Salem Journal.