White Supremacist Rally Rumors Spark Protests at UNC
Though the rally appeared to be a hoax, protesters appeared at UNC to counter racism. On the Daily Tar Heel.
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Accountability Fails Because College Structures Are Designed to Prevent It
Competing state and federal initiatives, politics on campus, and gaming measurements and rules all contribute to an environment that undermines accountability. On the Conversation.
Students Are Overconfident in Their Skills
A new study finds that while students feel prepared and ready for a job, their prospective employers beg to differ. On Inside Higher Ed.
How NCAA Basketball Can Change After the FBI Investigation
The FBI investigation could provide drastic change by ending the one-and-done rule for athletes advancing to the NBA, removing tax-exempt status, and allowing players to be paid. On the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
NC Governor Announces New Job Initiative for Students
Governor Roy Cooper unveiled NC Job Ready, which gives high school students the change to earn a high school education while learning technical skills. On Community College Daily.
Principles of Good University Governance
For college officials to serve as good stewards, they need to be aware of the fundamental purpose of their university and how to divide long-term planning from short-term management. On Evolllution.
Louisville Basketball Scandals Will Cost More Than $1 Million
Consulting fees, repaying conference revenue, and other costs will add up to a heavy penalty on the public college. On the Louisville Courier-Journal.
When ‘Victims’ Are ‘Vindictive’
A professor who used the n-word in a class on hate speech canceled the class after the uproar, when students walked out and demanded the university punish him. On See Thru Edu.
Students Carrying $50,000 in Debt Has Tripled
A new study finds that 5 percent of students had $50,000 or more in debt in 2000, but that increased to 17 percent by 2014. On Triangle Business Journal.
After UNC Survey on College Costs, Students Ask for Transparency
A survey conducted by UNC that estimated a lower cost of attendance could lower student financial aid, but students are skeptical of how it was conducted. On the Daily Tar Heel.