Less-Valuable Degrees Thanks to Identity Politics
The signal of success and responsibility that a degree now sends could be less valuable as colleges emphasize conformity above creativity. On the Federalist.
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The Fallout at the University of Maryland After a Football Player Died
A toxic practice environment, protocol not followed, and a slow response from administrators have left Maryland's football program under fire. On NPR.
Florida State Launches ‘Resilient’ Program to Counter Image of Students as Snowflakes
Rather than shielding or silencing students, Florida State leaders want students to face problems head-on. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Difference Between Training and Educating
U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx spoke to the State Board of Community Colleges, warning them that their words matter in how they present their educational offerings. On EdNC.
5 Dorms at UNC-Asheville Declared Safety Hazards
The school has to find hundreds of students new accommodation after the state insurance commissioner barred the school from using the residence halls. On the News & Observer.
The Return of High School Vocational Programs
Though there's a risk of programs training students for less-useful future skills, CVS, Volkswagen, and other companies have found high schools where they can train future workers early. On The Wall Street Journal.
Black Colleges Lose Their Trump Connection
With Omarosa Manigault-Newman gone, black college leaders appear to be focusing on Congressional allies. On The Atlantic.
‘Psychological Distress’ Comes for Half of Grad Students
Mental health appears to be getting worse as stress and campus problems amplify the competitive pressures of grad school. On Education Dive.
Job Security, Salary Not Influencing Students’ Choice of Major
A Rutgers study found that more information on post-graduation salaries and the level of job security did little to affect which majors students chose. On Inside Higher Ed.
Academics Come to the Defense of Feminist Scholar Accused of Sexual Harassment
After a graduate student accused an NYU professor, feminist scholars and other friends defended her based on her previous academic work. On The New York Times.