Furloughs for Senior Admins at East Carolina
Almost two dozen senior administrative leaders will take a temporary furlough in an effort to save the college $250,000. On the East Carolinian.
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Where Parents Take On the Most Loan Debt
New data from the Department of Education shows that parents borrow the most for their children to attend art schools, historically black colleges, and small private universities. On The Wall Street Journal.
The Threat to Free Speech Isn’t a Blip—It’s the New Reality
The assault on free speech is underappreciated by defenders of the open society. On Real Clear Public Affairs.
Haverford: A Case Study in Identity Politics Destroying a College
The meltdown at Haverford is the harvest of ideological conformity and moral panic. On Quillette.
Round 2 for Colleges Asking for Federal Aid
As the second COVID-19 relief bill is debated, college lobbyists want to get a bigger cut for higher ed this time. On Education Dive.
Career and College Promise in NC for Equity and Access
Allowing high school students to take college courses at their local community college can help them on their way to getting a good job. On EdNC.
Self-Censorship Encouraged in the Academy
The climate on campus hems in acceptable statements and pushes students and faculty to put social decorum ahead of valuable academic freedom. On Arc Digital.
The Disappearing Male on Community College Campuses
Enrollment declines are driven by fewer men enrolling, with some campuses losing a big chunk of them. On the 74 Million.
UNC to Expand Online Programs
Partnering with the edtech company 2U, UNC-Chapel Hill will launch online graduate degree programs and professional development programs in the coming years. On WRAL.
Skin in the Game to Cure the Student Debt Problem
So far, income-share agreements are being used for education programs that aren't eligible for federal student loans. On Harper's.