During her tenure as president, the university’s challenges were a microcosm of those facing institutions nationwide: sexual assault, racial tension, and strained relationships with governing boards. In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
NCAA's Power Five conferences unanimously adopt new rules lessening time demands on college athletes, though some programs would like to see exemptions made for recruiting activities. In Inside Higher Ed.
Carolina Journal writers parody a recent study from the Electoral Integrity Project, using college football.
Student club supporters were arrested for handing out copies of the US Constitution at a Michigan college. From ADF.
Thomas Lindsay explains that more protections for free speech and academic freedom are needed. In Forbes.
Marc Tucker laments that students are not given sufficient instruction in reading and writing. In Ed Week.
Democrats on the Senate’s education panel grilled Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary. In Inside Higher Ed.
Colorado State University charges activity fees to all students, but only pays out to students they agree with. From the Alliance Defending Freedom.
Spellings looks to scrap needless regulations so campuses can be more nimble and cost-effective. From Carolina Journal.
Jason Delisle unpacks a new study on black graduate student borrowers. From AEI.