Americans Need to Revive the Study of Western Heritage
The universal basis of American culture and political beliefs are becoming less well-known, and it threatens the continuity of American society. On the Federalist.
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New University Wealth Rarely Flows to Financial Aid
Students tend to be overlooked when a university becomes flush with cash; instead, the money goes to prestige projects. On Washington Monthly.
NCAA Considers New Policy on Athletes with History of Sexual Violence
An NCAA committee will meet next week to discuss the possibility of a rule about student-athletes with a record of sexual assault, which may include suspensions or ban like some colleges now have. On Inside Higher Ed.
Rural Nonwhite Students Missing Out on College
Cost, distance, language issues, and other hurdles cause rural nonwhite students to enroll at rates below their rural white counterparts. On The Atlantic.
More Funding for Athletics Makes the Public Skeptical of Colleges
The overinvestment in collegiate sports may harm the public's support for government funding in higher education. On Education Dive.
Industry-Funded Research Drives North Carolina Universities
North Carolina receives the biggest percentages of their research budget from industry among all states, 12.1 percent. On Inside Higher Ed.
College Presidents Reaching Out to Their Conservative Students
Concerns over intellectual diversity and open dialogue on campus have led some college presidents to start discussions with conservative students and understand their perceptions of campus. On Inside Higher Ed.
UT Austin Rejects Funding from Chinese-Connected Foundation
Concerns over academic freedom stopped the university from accepting funding for its new Chinese center; the foundation has connections to the Chinese Communist Party. On Inside Higher Ed.
Fix Higher Ed: Make It Illegal to Disclose Education on Resume
Treating education signaling as a form of discrimination would force students—and colleges—to focus on skills acquisition and accomplishments. On Intellectual Takeout.
Down South, College Football Is Big Business
The president of the University of Alabama would have to work 14 years to earn what the head football coach earns in one year. On NPR.