Two previous leaders of Central Piedmont and Guilford Tech Community Colleges are trying to affect state education circles and provide guidance to community colleges undergoing change. On Business NC.
Though security fees as a requirement for student club events were ruled unconstitutional, Pitt's policy remains unchanged. On the Alliance Defending Freedom.
After banning single-gender organizations, some fraternities and sororities are challenging the policy. On Education Dive.
They want colleges that serve underrepresented students to get a boost in the rankings. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
If academics follow research that gives them conclusions contrary to a politically convenient one, they can face a surge of vitriol. On First Things.
Forgiving student loan debt from fraudulent colleges have cost hundreds of millions of dollars from the public; asking colleges to insure against that risk could mitigate the pain for the public. On Forbes.
Though the statements are controversial, one doctoral student defends them as a way to foster an "inclusive environment" and encourage academics to learn about social disparities. On Inside Higher Ed.
PhD students face extremely high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts; concerns about finding a job and the heavy coursework seems to be a driver. On The Atlantic.
The foundation issued a statement defending free speech principles and uncomfortable speech. On the Koch Foundation.
Student groups accused the university of discriminating against conservative speakers and demanding high security fees for the events. On Education Dive.