NCAA Investigates Michigan State for Its Sex Abuse Scandal
NCAA officials are investigating what Michigan State knew about doctor Larry Nassar and complaints about his abuse, which critics say university officials ignored. On Deadspin.
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Award Letters Are Obtuse and Confusing
Award letters use inconsistent terms, often lack information about costs, and miscalculate the costs they do include. On New America.
GAO Report Faults Accreditors for Oversight Failures
While positive about the accreditation system overall, the report found that accreditors avoid sanctioning colleges. On Inside Higher Ed.
West Virginia Pushes Free Community College Bill
Following other states, the West Virginia legislature is pushing for expanding access to its community colleges. On the Beckley Register-Herald.
Making Innovation More Appealing on Campus
Some colleges are providing incubation space for students and faculty, trying to create an environment where they take more risk and encourage innovation. On Education Dive.
NC Colleges Fighting Opioid Addiction—but No Dedicated Funding
Grants and donations fund recovery programs for student addicts on campus, but permanent funding and a plan are lacking. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Deceptive Accounting May Drive College Costs
Colleges are fudging the numbers and crediting more costs to teaching and educating, rather than classifying them as research costs. On the Daily Caller.
States Need to Be Business Friendly to Attract College Graduates
In keeping an educated public, states need to focus on quality of life issues and economic competitiveness, rather than their higher education budget. On WalletHub.
Can a College Expel a Student for Racism?
A University of Alabama student expelled for racist speech may have a First Amendment case against the school. On Inside Higher Ed.
U of Iowa Targets Christian Campus Group for ‘Re-Education’
The university objects to the group's statement of faith that requires its leaders to be Christian. On USA Today.