Chancellor Apologizes for UNC’s Ties to Slavery
"Our apology must lead to purposeful action," chancellor Carol Folt said, and the university plans to install signs and markers for context. On WRAL.
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Why Students Shouldn’t Follow College Rankings
A new study questions how useful top rankings are and that what students want in a school isn't the same as what rankings think are important. On Inside Higher Ed.
Barred from DePaul University
Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens of Turning Point USA are criticizing DePaul University for not allowing them to hold events on campus. On Chicago Tribune.
University Day and Feminist Protest
A UNC-Chapel Hill college feminist group is planning a protest that will coincide with University Day festivities. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Online Master’s Degrees Through edX
Seven universities, including the Univeristy of California, are partnering with edX to offer affordable online master's degrees. On Inside Higher Ed.
Change in Chancellor Hiring Process
Yesterday, the Board of Governors voted to change the process of how chancellors are hired. There will be increased confidentiality, more thorough background checks, and less involvement of BOG members. On News and Observer.
“Media U” Book
A new book entitled "Media U: How the Need to Win Audiences Has Shaped Higher Education" argues that institutions of higher education have long been "media insitutions," aiming to appeal to wide audiences. On Inside Higher Ed.
Academic Credit for Anti-Kavanaugh Activists?
Officials at the University of Maine attempted to award course credit to students who joined in the effort to intimidate Senator Susan Collins to vote "no" on Kavanaugh's confirmation. On Real Clear Politics.
Professors Boycott Israel, Prevent Student from Studying Abroad
This academic year, two professors at the University of Michigan have declined to write a recommendation letter for a student to study in Israel. They both support the boycott of Israeli universities. On Inside Higher Ed.
Law Students Protest Kavanaugh
Law students across the country are organizing a walkout and a three-day strike in protest of Kavanaugh's confirmation. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.