Expand Pell-Grant Eligibility
"Bipartisan support builds for expanding Pell Grant eligibility to short-term certificates, although some experts worry about quality control and funding," reports Paul Fain. On Inside Higher Ed.
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Inflated College Tuition
A student at a private college argues that her generation struggles to pay for college because the "sticker tag" of higher education is too inflated. On Intellectual Takeout.
Possible Changes for UNC Center for Civil Rights
A committee at UNC has proposed 5 possible changes that can be made at the UNC Center for Civil Rights. One option is that the center becomes a private non-profit organization. In the News and Observer.
Remove Religious Icons From Campus Chapel?
Two atheist organizations at East Central University demanded that the school remove all religious icons from an on-campus chapel. Oklahoma’s Attorney General is stalling these efforts. On Campus Reform.
“A Is for Activist”
There is a growing trend of children's books that teach social justice values. Mark Bauerlein, professor at Emory, argues that these books foster the intolerance and violence seen on today's campuses. On Minding the Campus.
Cuts On Duke’s Summer Courses
Due to insufficient student interest, Duke University has had to decrease the amount of 4-week courses offered during summer session I. In the Duke Chronicle.
“Income-Share Agreement”
A bill introduced last week by Rep. Luke Messer focuses on the “income-share agreement.” According to Preston Cooper, this bill could "upend the way American students pay for college." On Forbes.
Permit for Free Speech
Students at Macomb Community College in Michigan are required to receive a permit from administrators in order to speak in the campus' small free speech zone.
On Alliance Defending Freedom.
Shaw University President Takes New Position
Tashni Dubroy, president of Shaw University, recently resigned in order to accept a position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Howard University. In WRAL.
“Scholarship Displacement” in Maryland
A new law recently went into effect in Maryland that limits how public colleges are able to decrease a student's financial aid. In the Chronicle of Higher Education.