Admissions Strategy: Choosing a Place You Don’t Fit
Some students are attracted to colleges where they're the odd student out to confront challenges and learn about themselves. On The New York Times.
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Helping Vets Get College Credit for Military Changing
A new bill in Congress could provide money for testing, allowing veterans to skip classes where they already have the required skills and knowledge. On the Marine Times.
The Cost of Climbing the Carnegie Rankings
Getting into a higher tier of the Carnegie Classifications can mean a shift in culture, in goals, and in spending. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
After Default, 70% of Students in Good Standing
Student loan policies are filled with bad incentives and odd quirks, but default doesn't doom debt holders to a life of penury. On AEI.
Why Colleges Can’t Pursue Truth without Free Speech
The threat to speech continues beyond speaker protests and engulfs the general campus culture. On Heterodox Academy.
Michigan Donor Receives $100 Million in Investment Funds After Bankrolling European Trip
After paying $800,000 for a football team trip to Paris, the University of Michigan sent plenty more of its endowment to private equity funds controlled by the donor. On the Detroit Free Press.
Duke Has an Eye on Possible One-and-Done Reform in Basketball
Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski is skeptical of whispers about changes to the one-and-done rule but says Duke will be able to adjust if necessary. On the News & Observer.
The Anti-Hazing College Presidents
After high-profile student deaths at their schools, three college presidents want to focus on Greek life and hazing. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
When Technocracy Overwhelms the Humanities
The cultural emphasis on useful knowledge and economic skills is part of how the humanities have their foundation sinking. On The New York Times.
Going Niche to Attract More Students
Since enrollments have flattened in 2012, degree programs have increased about 20 percent, partially as a way for colleges to stand out among the competition. On the Hechinger Report.