Walmart Gives $5 Million Grant to NC A&T
The money will fund the college's business and engineering students. On the Greensboro News & Record.
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Michigan College Athletes Can Now Be Paid
The Michigan legislature passed a bill that will let athletes use their name, image, and likeness to get compensation. On ESPN Upstate.
Some Colleges Delaying a Spring Return to Campus
Colleges such as Syracuse want extra time to vaccinate staff and avoid a COVID-19 flare-up. On Higher Ed Dive.
Higher Ed as a ‘Snap-back’ Good
The pandemic shouldn't be seen as a game-ending plague for higher ed, but as a pause button that will attract students again in the future. On Across Two Worlds.
A Strike Against Adjunctification
In Illinois, the state Supreme Court ruled that firing tenured faculty and replacing them with adjuncts is impermissible. On Inside Higher Ed.
What’s Needed for Post-Trump Academia
Higher ed did not carry itself very well in recent years; a more open, less contentious campus in the future will go a long way. On Real Clear Education.
How Western NC Colleges Controlled COVID-19
Collaboration and sharing best practices was key. On North Carolina Health News.
Where Philosophy PhDs End Up
The path beyond academia has led many philosophy students to business and tech. On Common Reader.
PhD Programs on Pause
Dozens of universities have suspended PhD admissions in humanities and social sciences. On The Wall Street Journal.
Central Piedmont CC’s Changes Since the Pandemic
Enrollment has dropped 11 percent, but leaders plan to expand their adult educational offerings. On the Charlotte Ledger.