The Banality of Jessica Krug’s Identity Politics Game
It's not surprising that a professor would lie about her ethnicity to benefit in the higher ed world. On the New York Post.
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A Private School That Wants to Create a 2-Year College
Drake University in Iowa is trying to expand its local reach to students who wouldn't consider their 4-year option. On Education Dive.
The Rise of Ransomware Attacks
Some community colleges and UNC schools have been targeted—but so have K-12 public schools. On EdNC.
The Chaotic Classroom
COVID-19 has complicated teaching and given administrators headaches. On the Independent Institute.
UNC Students Can Get Free COVID-19 Tests Finally
Students living on campus at Chapel Hill can get daily tests to catch it early before they can spread it around campus. On the News & Observer.
Best Value NC Universities
North Carolina's three largest universities, Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University, ranked as the state's top three "best value" institutions. On the Charlotte Business Journal.
More Education Doesn’t Equal Economic Productivity
For years, policy leaders believed that higher education levels are associated with greater economic growth. Yet, despite the rise of college enrollment, economic productivity has "grown tepidly." On the Wall Street Journal.
The Courts and Higher Ed’s Future
Two lawsuits-- one in California blocking universities from accepting the SAT and another one concerning Yale's affirmative action policies-- could determine the future of higher ed. On the American Conservative.
UNC’s Approach to Academic Accommodations During COVID-19
No official guidance, but faculty have adjusted syllabi for unexpected changes and issues. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Like Clockwork: Colleges Run Around New Title IX Rules
Universities claim more ground to police the personal lives of students and violate their civil rights. On National Review.