UNC-Wilmington Hit by Ransomware Attack
The university said no financial information was stolen, but that details abouut past and potential donors were accessed. On Port City Daily.
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Boosting Rural Colleges
A new initiative is focused on college access and training for the local workforce. On Diverse.
The Unshakeable Presence of Racial Preferences
A history of affirmative action shows the tension between honest attempts at restorative justice and the unintended consequences of law. On Law & Liberty.
A Philadelphia Statement Against Cancel Culture
A group of academics, writers, and policymakers pen a letter for civic discourse and free speech. On the Daily Signal.
Finally, Colleges Cave to the Remote Semester
Dozens of colleges have announced they'll teach online in the fall, only weeks or days before students were expected to move back in. On Inside Higher Ed.
No Football in the Big 10, Pac-12
Though some coaches made noises about playing the season, the conferences officially called it off. On CBS5.
Colleges Won’t Always Follow Public Health Guidance
UNC-Chapel Hill flouted local health advice, and they won't be the only ones. On Education Dive.
Community Colleges Cautiously Optimistic on Enrollment
Cheaper and better equipped for online education, community colleges may get an enrollment bump. On the Chicago Tribune.
Campus Workers Sue UNC
Workers across the UNC system complain of a lack of protective equipment, and some have already contracted COVID-19. On the News & Observer.
Planning for Cuts, Hoping for None
More college presidents expect they won't have to make cuts, but have backup plans just in case. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.