The Hyperbolic Accusations of Racism Hurt Colleges
Activists are overreaching as they demand the complete transformation of higher ed in their eyes. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Enrollment Drops at More Than Half of Colleges
Four-year state colleges did better than community colleges, and international enrollment fell dramatically. On Education Dive.
UNC Gets $25 Million Donation to Boost Business Undergrads
The funds will go for a new building and to increase enrollment in the business school by 50 percent. On BusinessNC.
Losing a Tenured Position During the Pandemic
Professors who were once safe from cuts no longer are. On Breaking Ground.
Dark Days Ahead for International Students Wanting a Visa
Changes by the Trump administration to the H-1B visa makes it harder for international students to study and work in America. On Education Dive.
Duke Will Cut 75 Jobs in ‘Major Restructuring’
The economic losses of the pandemic are bringing dramatic changes. On Triangle Business Journal.
Investigation Into U of Pittsburgh for Removing Critic of Affirmative Action
Norman Wang lost his position as program director at a medical center, but it seems to be only connected to an academic paper he wrote. On Liberty Unyielding.
An Alternative Affirmative Action
Admission to find successes among overlooked applicants could do wonders for college—and boost racial and economic diversity without targeting race or class. On the American Conservative.
COVID-19 On the Rise, But App State Won’t Go Online
Students, faculty, and staff numbers are close to 900 cases, but the university won't go all-remote just yet. On the Winston-Salem Journal.
More Colleges Put Diversity Training on Hold After Trump Order
Following the University of Iowa, Texas State University and John A. Logan College will pause their diversity programming. On Education Dive.