The Left and the Right Both Now Hound Professors
A bipartisan threat to professors will chill free speech and make them more cautious when speaking in public. On Heterodox Academy.
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Farmland: An Investment Strategy for the University of Illinois
The university's historic ties to agriculture, and the increasing value of land, has the university soliciting land donations. On Bloomberg.
Female Professor Sues George Washington University Over Title IX Investigation
A chemistry professor is suing over a sexual harassment investigation where she was not made aware of the substance of allegations against her. On the College Fix.
More Universities Could Feel the Expansion of the Endowment Tax
With the growth of endowment values, more universities could fall under the newly enacted tax. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Influence of Washington DC on Higher Ed in 2018
Political decisions in 2018 will affect funding levels, rules and regulations on borrowing, and other aspects of higher education. On The Washington Post.
Taxing the 1% of College Administrators
The high salaries of college coaches could cost universities an additionally $50 million in taxes alone. On Minding the Campus.
List: Absurd ‘Security Fees’ for Conservative College Speakers
Though universities rarely try to ban outright certain speakers from campus, they sometimes use high "security fees" to get student groups to cancel the event. On the Washington Examiner.
One Game, Many Missed Classes: The Trouble with Athletic Travel
For Duke athletes, a geographically larger conference means a more difficult time with balancing classes and studying. On the Charlotte Observer.
The Threat China Poses to Academic Freedom
Chinese students studying abroad can feel pressure from Chinese officials for what they say in the U.S.—as do American academics and publishers. On Inside Higher Ed.
If the College Football Playoff Was Determined by Grad Rates, not Wins
The college football playoffs look much different if the rankings depended on the graduation rates of those football players. On Education Dive.