East Carolina U Chancellor to Leave by 2019?
Rumors are swirling of Cecil Staton looking for a buyout, but the university has denied it. On the Carolina Journal.
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The Next Bipartisan Push Is Prison Education
Some state and federal programs fund college classes for inmates in the hopes of preparing them for life after prison. On Inside Higher Ed.
Building a National Reputation by Creating a Football Team
Independence Community College became famous with a new football team and a Netflix documentary, but it's also changed the character of the Kansas school. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
NC State Receives $28 Million Donation for Textiles College
Fred Wilson and his family gave the donation to boost research and expertise in the textile industry; the college will now be called the Wilson College of Textiles. On NC State.
Low-Income Students Still Struggling to Pay after Tennessee Promise
Though Tennessee's free college plan can add aid, it's not always enough to cover living expenses and books. On Nashville Public Radio.
Paul Quinn College Gets $1 Million Grant for Expansion
The urban work college will open another campus in nearby Plano, Texas. On Education Dive.
The Conflict Between Truth and Social Justice on Character
Some professors have advocated against citing or teaching academics who have been accused or found guilty of harassment. On The Atlantic.
$21 Million Donation to UNC for Journalism, Health, Athletics
The Curtis Foundation split its funding to spread across a number of UNC areas. On the Triangle Business Journal.
Seton Hall Caves to Protesters after They Claim Prof Shoved Student
After a professor put his hand out to stop entrance into a faculty lounge, students claim he attacked them and the university quickly caved to their demands. On the College Fix.
Just Make Harvard Bigger
Tyler Cowen wants enrollment to expand and give more students an entrance into elite circles. On Bloomberg.