The Future Means Permanent Budget Cuts
Colleges can't grow their way out of the crisis, and state legislatures can't bail them out either. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Cutting Varsity Sports Is a Humbling Reduction to Club Teams
The disappearance of athletics on campus is overrated; instead, programs are getting reined in. On The New York Times.
Can COVID-19 Bring Back Faculty Power?
The overreaches of some college leaders have invited a faculty-led backlash. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Pennsylvania Looks at Consolidating 6 Colleges into 2
Though PASSHE shies away from using the word "merger," the plan would bring together colleges across long distances who have suffered notable enrollment declines. On the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Duke Leads in Free Speech Ranking
Though Duke beat out North Carolina colleges like Wake Forest and UNC, it still has a long way to go to encourage an open culture on campus. On Real Clear Education.
Google Launches $1 Million Skills Training at HBCUs
The program is expected to help first-generation students be more competitive. On Education Dive.
Conservatives Need to Fight to Save Academia
The academy is too important for conservatives to give up and leave it to progressives. On the American Conservative.
Colleges Violate Free Speech, But Don’t Face Punishments
Even when colleges change policies because it's clear they're in the wrong, they rarely face any financial penalties. On the College Fix.
East Carolina Looks to Cut Costs and Boost Revenue
The pandemic has put financial pressure on the university that may force changes. On WITN.
Possible Reforms for NCAA
Though big schools want to keep basketball together, the financial stress of football may force a split in the future. On ESPN.