What Will DeVos’s Legacy Be?
After four years, it's unclear how much of DeVos's work will survive the incoming Biden administration. On AEI.
Headlines
App State, UNC-Charlotte Delay In-person Classes
Like UNC-Chapel Hill, App State will delay classes by two weeks and UNC-Charlotte will delay them by a month to avoid COVID-19 outbreaks. On the Greensboro News and Record.
NC State Doesn’t Fire Employee Accused of Being a Proud Boy
An investigation showed no substantive proof of the IT manager actually being a Proud Boy. On the NC State Technician.
Professor Job Listings: Short on Academics, Long on Diversity
A recent example from the University of California-Davis shows an obsessive focus on diversity and inclusion, but few words are spent on the actual research and teaching requirements. On AEI.
‘Massive’ Cheating Scandal Hits Texas A&M
An online finance class has landed students in hot water, though some place the blame on a lack of clarity and quizzes spread out over days. On Campus Reform.
Failing Colleges Fail Their Students
Despite the romanticism for them, many failing colleges simply aren't educating their students. On Forbes.
DeVos Resigns
Citing the violence at the Capitol last week, Betsy DeVos left the Department of Education. On Politico.
Daily Tar Heel: Bringing Back Students ‘Reckless and Irresponsible’
As cases and hospitalizations rise in North Carolina, the editorial board is concerned that university leaders are throwing caution to the wind. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Democrats Control Congress, But Higher Ed Proposals Won’t Automatically Pass
Moderate Democrats and Republicans can still stop the most dramatic proposals, such as free college and large higher ed relief packages. On Education Dive.
An Update on the University of Alaska Since Its Budget Fight
A planned cut was subverted in favor of a less-drastic three-year cut, and the university system has plated an important role in testing and treating COVID-19. On the Anchorage Daily News.