CC Merger
The Alabama Community College System's Board of Trustees plans to merge three community colleges. in the southern part of the state. On Inside Higher Ed.
Headlines
How Did Bad Journalists Get that Way?
"By capturing the ;commanding heights' in the training...of journalists, the left has succeeded in one of its main goals, namely dictating how people must think," writes George Leef. On Phi Beta Cons.
Where’s Nothstine?
Kellie Nothstine, the Title IX coordinator at Campbell University who criticized the law at an event in June, now refuses to comment, raising questions about the ability for college administrators to scrutinize the law. On the College Fix.
Colleges Tempted to Change FAFSA
The U.S. Department of Education is urging colleges and universities not to move up their deadlines for applying for financial aid. On Inside Higher Ed.
Professors Indoctrinate
"College faculty serve a much more important role than just telling students what the professors think is right, no matter how tempting that may be," writes Vic Brown. On Phi Beta Cons.
The Problem With Free College
"New evidence shows that one of [Bernie] Sanders’ favorite ideas—free college—would not reduce income inequality. In fact, it might make it worse," writes Danny Vinik. On Politico.
ECU Viewpoint Diversity
According to a College Fix analysis, Eastern Carolina University boasts a number of republican faculty in several departments. On the College Fix.
Katehi Resigns
Linda Katehi, chancellor of the University of California at Davis, resigned from her position following months of investigations for violating university policies. In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Dark Money
The University of Alabama system has been accused of funneling more than $1.4 million to a "dark money" organization to influence state legislators. On AL.com.
Retirement Lawsuits
Lawsuits against Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, and Yale allege that the schools allowed employees to be charged excessive fees on their retirement savings. On Inside Higher Ed.