Making Massachusetts’ State Flagship into an Elite School
Kumble Subbaswamy wants to change how the state's residents view the school—and push out the traditional university leaders there. On the Boston Globe.
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Pressure on Confucius Institutes Tightens
Several factors are leading to more universities ending their cooperation with the Chinese government-funded institutes. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Creeping Advance of Diversity Statements
From teaching viola to economics, would-be professors are required to submit "diversity statements" that explains their commitment to diversity and equity. On Commentary.
The Shakeup in the Southeast of University Counsel Offices
General counsels at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University are leaving, while the University of Florida faces a First Amendment lawsuit. On Corporate Counsel.
UNC-Asheville Won’t Rescind Keynote Invitation to Controversial Speaker
The UNCA chancellor said Tamika Mallory will still be invited to speak during Martin Luther King Jr. week, though her closeness with Louis Farrakhan concerns anti-semitism watchdog groups. On the Algemeiner.
Campus Carry May Come to Florida
If a Republican state representative succeeds in passing his bill, Florida would become the 13th state to allow concealed carry of firearms on campus. On Campus Reform.
The Student Loan Crisis Isn’t Real—Finishing College Is the Problem
Too many students don't earn a degree, making their student debt difficult to repay. On the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
How Much Does College Prepare Students for the Workforce?
The benefits of college aren't as clear as many proponents make them out to be, and the economy desires different skills from the academy. On the Harvard Business Review.
West Va. Board May Lose Control Over Tuition Hikes
A commission of the governor may suggest limiting the state's higher education board's power to put restrictions on how much colleges can raise their tuition and start duplicate programs on campus. On the Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
Hoax Papers Author in Hot Water
One of the authors of the "grievance studies" hoax papers, professor Peter Boghossian, is facing possible sanctions and termination. He is accused of conducting "human subjects research" without permission from the university.
On Reason.