Yale Takes a Hit, But Finances Still Look Good
Yale has lost $250 million due to the pandemic, but its endowment is still up and it will finish with a budget surplus. On the Yale Daily News.
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Literature Departments Need to Teach Literature
Getting rid of theory and teaching plays, novels, and art may save English departments across higher ed. On the American Scholar.
The Importance of a New NC Community College President
Community colleges are a major source for job training for those without a bachelor's degree, and 700,000 students pour into the 58 community colleges in the state. On the Charlotte Observer.
The Anti-Free Speech Tide Across the English-Speaking World
From the United States to Canada and Australia, higher ed is becoming more restrictive of what can be said on campus. On the Post Millennial.
The Education Entrepreneurs Doing the Most in Higher Ed
While much of higher ed follows the status quo, a few leaders are trying to change that. On the Independent Institute.
U of Iowa Pauses Diversity Training After Trump Executive Order
Though the university won't retool its training sessions, it's pausing them to review and ensure they won't lose federal funding. On the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
The Myth of Public Disinvestment in College
Trends that show state funding leaving colleges hanging misunderstand inflation and falling productivity of colleges. On Forbes.
CT Community College Pays Out $82,000 in Travel Expenses to Employee
Though Tuxnis Community College didn't follow their own rules for reimbursements, they noted in an auditor's report that the money came from a federal grant. On the Hartford Courant.
A Rush of College Presidents Retiring
The pandemic has encouraged some leaders to stop putting off retirement, while others delayed an earlier retirement to avoid leadership changes during a crisis. On Inside Higher Ed.
Skip Reform; Build New Colleges Instead
Conservatives should embrace their entrepreneurial instincts and build new institutions for the future. On National Review.