Wasting Time?
The rise of accelerated 3-year degree programs have some people wondering whether traditional 4-year tracks are too long. On Intellectual Takeout.
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Academic Freedom Denied
An adjunct philosophy instructor at a Colorado community college was fired for expressing concerns about the college's new curriculum. In The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Murray at NYU
To avoid what happened at Middlebury, Charles Murray's speech at NYU last Friday was given in an underground room with restricted access. On National Review.
Cutting College-Prep Programs
College-prep programs are expected to receive significant cuts in funding. However, the White House "promises to do so guided by evidence of which ones are effective."
In Inside Higher Ed.
Office for Civil Rights Funding
Trump's budget didn't mention any specifics about how it would cut funding for the Office for Civil Rights. Such budget cuts would "bring the rogue office back under congressional oversight," argues KC Johnson. On Minding the Campus.
Duke Campus Power Plant
The proposed installation of a gas-turbine power plant on Duke campus has sparked debate. Some argue that the university should invest in more sustainable sources.
In The News and Observer.
Millions in Student Loan Forgiveness
The Federal Government continues to forgive millions of dollars in student loan debt. Concerned about how this affects taxpayers, Preston Cooper suggests the use of private insurance as an alternative. On Forbes.
Christian Student Suspended
A Christian student from Rollins College was suspended after challenging his Muslim professor's anti-Christian claims. In The College Fix.
Older American Student Loan Debt
Americans 60 and older are the fastest growing "age-segment" that take on student loan debt. Even worse, “nearly 40 percent of federal student loan borrowers age 65 and older are in default. On Forbes.
UNC Athletic Scandal Costs
The UNC Chapel Hill academic scandal involving fake classes has cost the university about $18 million in legal fees. In Inside Higher Ed.