Dramatic Reform of the National Science Foundation?
If Congress approves some recent bills, the agency could get a new name and a new mission. On Science.
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A College Degree Pays Off—If You Know Where to Live
Where a graduate settles, with the degree premium and cost of living can change their pay-off, determines how wise of an economic choice college was. On Real Clear Education.
A Big Bump in NC Community College Enrollment
All but a handful of North Carolina's 58 community colleges saw an enrollment boost. On Spectrum News.
What’s Stopping Students from Transferring to a 4-Year College?
Bureaucracy gets them down. On the Hechinger Report.
Duke Crafting New Anti-Bias Programming
A working group wants to standardize how the university responds to "bias incidents." On the Duke Chronicle.
The Anxious Generation
The mental health decline on campus puts more pressure on colleges to support students who are struggling. On Real Clear Education.
Alcohol Affects the Academic Performance of Women More Than Men
A study found that the negative effects of alcohol hit women harder on campus. On Inside Higher Ed.
Time for a CoronaCorps Gap Year?
Keeping students off-campus and marshaling them into community service for a year could have big gains. On The Atlantic.
Due Process Wins Out in Federal Court
A federal court ruled private universities are subject to the requirements of a fair process in sexual-assault disputes as well. On National Review.
Cutting College Costs in Virginia
Radford and the Virginia Military Institute are showing how colleges can cut athletics costs as university budgets take big hits. On the Roanoke Times.