As Its President Leaves, What’s Next for the NC Community College System?
Peter Hans will step down to run the UNC system and the CC system will be left to find yanother leader after a quick succession of recent presidents. On EdNC.
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What’s On the Horizon for HBCUs
Large private donations have boosted them, but long-term funding remains an issue, as does student enrollments. On the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Western Carolina U. Won’t Give Refunds if Campus Closes Again
WCU amended the housing agreement, leaving students to foot the bill if campus closes again. On WLOS.
At the U. of Wyoming, Secret Investigations to Keep the Public in the Dark
The secret investigations have gone against the former president and a top administrator who resigned weeks later. On the Caspar Star-Tribune.
The Importance of the Campus Novel
The growing importance of campus culture on national culture and the potential it provides gives the public much-needed insight. On University Affairs.
At U. of South Florida, Students Won’t Get Hosing Refunds If Campus Closes
The university is requiring students to sign an addendum to their housing contracts that they'll pay housing costs, even if classes must go remote again. On The Tampa Bay Times.
The Widening Equity Gap Thanks to COVID-19
Black and Latino workers were more likely to lose their jobs, and they've also struggled more in higher ed. On Inside Higher Ed.
New UNC System President: Peter Hans
Hans will get a promotion from running the NC Community College system. On Carolina Journal.
The Envy and Idiocy Driving the Campus
Resentment by faculty of their colleagues have driven calls for firing or censuring academics. On Jordan Peterson.
UNC Ends Moratorium for Changing Campus Building Names
The move opens the door for activists to call for dozens of names to be changed that they say are offensive. On the Charlotte Observer.