Colleges Embrace Less Is More
Some colleges offer a "micromasters" credential, akin to a streamlined version, that could have promising results for undergrads. On the Pittsburgh Review-Tribune.
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NRA Donation Moves Grinnell College to Revise Its Donation Policies
The college will now consider the source of a gift when deciding whether to accept after alumni noticed the president of the NRA's name attached to a donation. On Inside Higher Ed.
Professor Publishes Book on How She ‘Escaped Political Correctness’
Ignoring her own judgment, the professor avoided answering her students' questions in ways that would make her sound right wing. On Campus Reform.
UNC Invites Tucker Carlson Amid Campus Opposition
A planned April appearance as part of the journalism school's lecture series has students upset, calling Carlson a propagandist rather than a journalist. On the News & Observer.
Leading the Push for Intellectual Diversity
Debra Mashek left a tenured job to make open inquiry comfortable for students. On The Atlantic.
Student Wins Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Duke
The student sued Duke for mishandling a sexual assault complaint against him, claiming Duke breached its own policy. On the Duke Chronicle.
UNC System Struggles with Preparing Teachers
A study finds large gaps in license exam passing rates across colleges and the use of flawed strategies to teach reading skills. On the News & Observer.
Changing Student Loans: Give Income-Share Agreements a Chance
Income sharing, where a student pays out a fixed percentage of their income for a certain time period, could provide a debt-free alternative to paying for college. On Bloomberg.
Researching Sexual Assault: Accusations of Spying and Untangling ‘Sexual Assault’
Researchers face ethical concerns over observing undergraduates, especially with alcohol involved—which also drives most sexual assault cases. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
College Football Sees 34 Percent Fall in Fan Attendance
FBS teams have lost 10 percent of their in-game attendance numbers since 2008. On The Washington Post.