Opposing the Higher Ed Bill to Keep Free-Flowing Federal Dollars
Universities have presented a unified front against the higher ed reauthorization bill driven by fears that they might lose their "automatic spigot of money." On Townhall.
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UNC Charlotte Pitches $84 Million Hotel for 2020
UNC Charlotte may finally realize plans that its had for decades to open a hotel and conference center on campus. On the Charlotte Business Journal.
How is the Pell Grant Doing?
The American Association of Community Colleges released a study on students who are utilizing the Pell Grant, and found interesting results. On Community College Daily.
Widening the Pipeline from Community College to Universities
An American Talent Initiative study found students with high GPAs who enroll in community colleges rarely transfer to prestigious universities, and university officials want to change that. On Inside Higher Ed.
Removing the “Liberal” from “Liberal Arts”
The University of Colorado Board of Regents is considering striking the word from "liberal arts" and "liberal education" in order to combat the view that colleges are "bastions of liberalism". On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
UNC in Violation of Title IX for Sexual Assault Policies
From a 2013 complaint, the Department of Education found UNC inappropriately handled allegations about student sexual harassment. On the News & Observer.
Diversity Policies Come for the Sciences
Academic standards are being threatened as demands for appropriate diversity numbers become a greater power on campuses. On Minding the Campus.
What’s Disrupting Higher Education?
Enrollment trends, increasing costs, and inequality among colleges are all factors. On the Manhattan Institute.
Taking Back Higher Ed for Free Inquiry
Heterodox Academy continues to grow as a counterweight to political correctness on campus. On The Wall Street Journal.
Minority-Serving Colleges Better at Social Mobility for Low-Income Students
Students have greater income mobility thanks to the colleges having better support for students and a "sense of belonging," according to experts. On Inside Higher Ed.