The Status of COVID-19 at North Carolina Colleges
Elon and Wake Forest are seeing more cases, while UNC-Greensboro and others seem to be weathering the storm. On the Greensboro News & Record.
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Employer-provided College Benefits Will Stick Around
Debt-free college programs can help employee retention, but they also have better benefits for tax purposes than raising wages. On Inside Higher Ed.
Pressure on Academic Freedom in the Hoover Institution at Stanford
Some Stanford academics want to see Hoover censured for the willingness of its members to be outspoken critics of COVID-19. On Stanford.
Even at Harvard, Athletes Tend to Be Wealthier
Athletic recruits for Harvard tended to be richer than other students and came from more elite schools. On the Harvard Crimson.
No Confidence Vote Looms at UNC-Wilmington Over Racial Justice Issues
Some faculty are unhappy with Chancellor Jose Sartarelli since the George Floyd protests, wanting more action on diversity and inclusion. On WilmingtonBiz.
Guilford CC Cyberattack Investigation Continues
The college was hit with an attack in September and the college is working with law enforcement to find out what happened; students possibly affected have been offered credit monitoring. On the Insurance Journal.
Smaller UNC Campuses Keeping COVID-19 in Check
UNC-Asheville and Elizabeth City State have not seen the struggles of large UNC campuses. On Higher Ed Works.
Board Reform at Lincoln U.
Alumni are concerned about abuse of power of board members at the HBCU in Pennsylvania. On the Philadelphia Tribune.
Standardized Testing Still Struggling to Administer Exams
Since the spring, the SAT and ACT have not gone smoothly, which may encourage more colleges to make admissions test-optional. On Education Dive.
Civil Rights or Critical Race Theory: Choose One
Critical race theory cannot mesh with civil rights law; squaring the circle will mean giving up on one or the other. On Law & Liberty.