Rolling Stone on Trial
The trial has begun in the case of former University of Virginia Dean Nicole Eramo who accused Rolling Stone magazine of defaming her in a retracted 2014 story about campus sexual assault. On the Huffington Post.
Headlines
Student Sues ISU
A student is suing Iowa State University for threatening to withhold his diploma if he refused to complete a training program on the school's non-discrimination policies and procedures. On Campus Reform.
Students Demand Safe Spaces
“Latinx” students at the UNC-Chapel Hill held a demonstration to demand a new meeting place specifically for Hispanic students, faculty, and staff. On Campus Reform.
Seeking a Middle Ground
PEN America, a group of literary writers and editors, has released a 100 page report on free speech on campus. On Inside Higher Ed.
Double Default
According to a new report, one in three student-loan borrowers who have “cured” a loan in default in the past year are likely to default again. In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Triggered
The University of Florida is offering counseling to anyone who gets offended by any costumes worn this coming Halloween. On Fox News.
College Indoctrination
"Widespread shock and denial over Brexit reveals just how entrenched higher education groupthink has become," writes Sam White. On the Federalist.
Federalist Universities
"To what extent is the university a microcosm of the political party system?" asks Rachelle Peterson. On NAS.
College Brawl
Several hundred students and visitors at Livingstone College were involved in several fights, prompting campus police to place the school on temporary lockdown. In the News and Observer.
Meeting Highlights
Highlights from October's UNC Board of Governors meeting include the inauguration of president Margaret Spellings and continuing work of the strategic plan. On northcarolina.edu