A Peek at Legacy Admissions in California
The California legislature passed a law to get more information on how schools handle legacy applications; it's more common at private colleges, and reveals some new information. On Inside Higher Ed.
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UNC-Wilmington Pays $500,000 for Mike Adams to Retire
After students took offense after a tweet of the sociology professor's, chancellor Jose Sartarelli worked out an early retirement deal that would net Adams $504,000. On UNCW.
A Consortium Rises in Connecticut to Bring 4 Schools Together
The experiment at the University of Bridgeport will allow schools to share resources and space in an effort to lower costs. On the Hartford Courant.
Art Pope Appointed to UNC Board of Governors
Pope will be joined by Jimmy Clark. On the Greensboro News & Record.
Student Loan Interest Rates Have Reached Record Lows
Though many students still struggle to afford their loans, borrowing has never been cheaper. On the Park Hills Daily Journal.
UNC Drops 3-Foot Separation Plan in Favor of 6 Feet
After some media questioning, Chapel Hill revised its planning for the upcoming semester. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Raleigh’s St. Augustine U Becomes First HBCU with Cycling Program
Though officials were reluctant at first, they discovered student demand was high for an unconventional sport. On ABC 11.
Tuition Insurance Rising in Popularity
With some schools stating they will not discount tuition if they go remote like in the spring, students want a fallback plan. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Coming Spike in Student Mental Health Services
Counselors are expecting an uptick in students struggling with loss of all sorts thanks to the pandemic. On The Wall Street Journal.
Funding for Schools to Improve Coronavirus Testing
Colleges would get another $132 billion in aid, but Democrats are pushing for more. On Inside Higher Ed.