More Colleges Give Tuition Discounts—But Still Modest Reductions
To quell student anger, some colleges are offering students savings of 10-15 percent. On Education Dive.
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Proposal: Send all UNC Freshmen, Sophomores to Community Colleges
The longtime president of Sandhills Community College wrote a letter urging UNC system president Peter Hans to keep students safe and save on costs. On BusinessNC.
Wokeness Is Not Niche Anymore
Activism and the academy have expanded their influence into the economy and leadership positions across society. On Spiked.
Don’t Expect Online Classes to Lower Costs
Online classes tend to be smaller and require more spending; the traditional in-person lecture is already pretty cost effective. On Brookings.
Jonathan Pruitt Jumps from UNC Back to UNC System
The vice chancellor will take over the COO job for the UNC system. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Colleges Have No Idea What Reopening Will Look Like
The best-laid plans of mice and men may not come to fruition, but neither will the ad hoc and chaotic plans made by college presidents. On The Wall Street Journal.
Glimpses of Sanity on Campuus
Football is getting canceled, and some are standing up for speech. On Independent Institute.
UNC System Tuition and Fees Will Not Change
The Board of Governors will keep costs the same, regardless of whether students will be on campus. On Carolina Coast Online.
Restoring the Academy
To de-politicize the university and refocus it on the public good, boards of trustees need to do their jobs. On AIER.
A Eulogy for Mike Adams
Mike Adams, a UNC-Wilmington professor who fought for free speech, was found dead in his home after the latest round of people who tried to get him fired. On The Dispatch.