At UNC and Duke, an Effort to Abolish Greek Life
Past controversies and exclusivity have spurred some students to get Greek life off university campuses. On the Daily Tar Heel.
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After Prof Criticizes China, U of San Diego Investigates Him
A clear criticism of the Chinese Communist Party has turned into accusations that the professor was targeted Chinese students. On Minding the Campus.
Appeals Court Upholds Professor’s Rights to Avoid Using Pronouns
A Shawnee State professor who didn't want to use a student's preferred pronouns claimed his First Amendment rights were violated by the university. On ADF.
Higher Ed Group Apologizes for Promoting Personal Responsibility
Suze Orman's keynote talk at a professionals in student affairs conference offended some members of the audience for not declaiming systemic issues in society. On AEI.
The End of Tenure’s Promise
Tenure is more and more reserved for a rarified few and protections are weaker than a generation ago. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Cutting Sports Programs and Gaining Title IX Lawsuits
As women's teams and some minor men's teams were cut during the pandemic, athletes sued their universities to stop the cuts. On The Washington Post.
A New Attempt to Double the Pell Grant
Hundreds of colleges and organizations want to lobby President Biden to boost the federal Pell Grant limit. On Higher Ed Dive.
UNC Wants to Revitalize Downtown Chapel Hill
A new partnership between the flagship school and the city wants to attract more businesses and research organizations. On WRAL Techwire.
Selling Off Campus to Pay the Bills
Investing in too many new buildings can lead colleges down a path they'll regret, as the University of Akron has learned. On Forbes.
Identity Politics as Civics Education
Some college programs may be sold as civics to prepare students as citizens, but many of them are tinged with the same progressive thought as in the classroom. On City Journal.