Mizzou Investigation
A former University of Missouri tutor has blown the whistle on alleged academic fraud within the school’s athletic department. In the Kansas City Star.
Headlines
Campus Carry Outrage
"Some lawmakers will try to tweak Texas' campus carry law in 2017, but many schools — including the University of Texas System — would just as soon not revisit the controversial law," writes Matthew Watkins. In the Texas Tribune.
Why Not Sue All Colleges?
"Universities are failing their students, those paying hefty tuition based on promises of jobs, income and security. Sound familiar? Aren’t these the same allegations made against Trump University?" asks Brian Joondeph. On American Thinker.
Stop Teaching Bias
"Our schools do such a miserable job of imparting U.S. history and civics to their pupils that it's important to exploit every 'teachable moment,' and this was a vivid one," write Frederick Hess and Chester Finn, Jr. On US News.
Twenty Questions for Betsy DeVos
Michael J. Petrilli poses 20 questions about DeVos policy priorities in Education Next.
Betsy DeVos’s School Mission
Trump’s nominee fought and beat antireform unions across the U.S. In the Wall Street Journal.
NCSU Gift
N.C. State University has announced a $5 million gift from Burlington alumnus Andy Albright and his wife, Jane, to support entrepreneurship and leadership programs. In the News and Observer.
Chapel Hill Sued
Several media organizations have filed a lawsuit against the UNC-Chapel Hill for access to records pertaining to sexual assaults and misconduct on campus. On WRAL.
Judge Blocks Overtime-Pay Rule
A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday blocked the Obama administration’s effort to extend overtime pay to millions more workers, including those on campuses. In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Notre Dame Athletic Scandal
The University of Notre Dame must vacate two years of football wins after a student athletic trainer completed class assignments for several football players in nearly two dozen courses. On Inside Higher Ed.