How Purdue Has Frozen Tuition for 7 Years
President Mitch Daniels argued making low cost a priority helps universities keep their operations affordable. On the Daily Signal.
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Lecturer Shouted Down When He Tried to Discuss Free Speech
Protesters at the City University of New York law school shouted down law professor Josh Blackman, which the dean of the law school said was reasonable. On Inside Higher Ed.
Costs Rising as Illinois College Enrollments Drop
University enrollments have fallen by 8 percent since 2000, yet payroll costs have increased by almost $1.5 billion. On Forbes.
Columbia Medical School Eliminates Loans for Scholarships
The school announced it would replace loans with scholarships for all students who qualify for student loans, the first medical school to do so. On Inside Higher Ed.
Former NC State Academic Support Director Sues for Discrimination
Claims of racism are driving the lawsuit after Jermaine Holmes says he was harassed for questioning the treatment of interns in the department, among other reasons. On the News & Observer.
Media Coverage of Education Policy Favors Democrats
Though education-focused media outlets were more balanced, general media were heavily critical of Republican education proposals but rarely so for Democratic proposals. On AEI.
Higher Ed Won’t Be Fixed by Congress
Higher ed leaders at a recent meeting discussed the challenges of adapting college to non-traditional students and delivering a positive return on investment. On Education Dive.
Diversity and Meritocracy Are Reshaping the Elite
As what defines "merit" has evolved on college campuses, diversity and achievement are increasingly paired in higher ed, though universities still face a crisis of legitimacy. On First Things.
Drug Bust at ECU Frat Leads to Four Arrests
Xanax, marijuana, and two shotguns were confiscated after police raided the Phi Kappa Tau chapter, the fourth fraternity to spark a scandal at East Carolina University this year. On the News & Observer.
Caving to Protests, Reed College to Revamp Humanities Curriculum
After students claimed the introductory humanities course was too white, male, and Eurocentric, the required class will expand to include material from Mexico City and Harlem. On Inside Higher Ed.