The Youths Deserve More Options Than a 4-Year Degree
Too much government funding goes to steer students to a bachelor's degree when many have no interest and vocational education is ignored or derided. On Real Clear Education.
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Athletes on Campus Routinely Denied Their Free Speech Rights
Athletic departments try to stop athletes from speaking with journalists and expressing themselves on social media or otherwise. On the College Fix.
UNC Eyes January to Bring Back Students
UNC officials say they understand more about coronavirus and are optimistic that in-person classes won't end after a week, as they did for fall semester. On WRAL.
East Carolina Boosting Rural Health
ECU's college of medicine trains health care workers to recognize problems and health issues that may be unfamiliar to urban doctors. On NC Health News.
Dems Want $39 Billion More for Higher Ed Relief Package
If states want the money, however, they aren't allowed to reduce higher ed spending. On Education Dive.
‘College for All’ Deepens Inequality
College for all proponents see college as the best route for all students—which makes it harder for students with other talents to develop and advance themselves. On the New York Post.
The Struggle Session Apology for Defending Football
An Ohio State professor wrote a self-debasing apology after he made arguments for why America needs college football. On Reason.
The Orwellian Language Around Social Justice
The language and arguments routinely judge people by race and refuse to engage in conversation. On EconLib.
Boston College: Prioritizing Athletics over Academics?
Students struggle to get COVID-19 tests, but athletes get them routinely. On WGBH.
The Master Plan for UNC-Greensboro
The newly released plan expects to upgrade its library, along with adding science buildings and creating a millennial campus for public-private partnerships. On the News & Record.