A Non-Solution to a Non-Problem
A call for more higher education to solve the “wage gap” wouldn’t work even if there was a serious problem.
Other People’s Money
The North Carolina legislature is again generous with tax revenues for university system expansion.
The Path Not Taken
The big question at the John Hope Franklin Symposium, why black males are so underrepresented on campus, seemed too sensitive to answer directly.
Big Spending, Little Results
A new study suggests that North Carolina’s big investment in higher education might not be paying off as expected.
Global Waste
The North Carolina in the World program is an unproductive use of taxpayers’ money, at best.
Thinking of Law School? Let the Buyer Beware!
A word of caution about investing in a law degree unless you really want to practice law.
Required to Graduate: Mandatory Volunteering
A North Carolina Senate bill will add a community service requirement for graduation for almost every college in the state.
Gaining Freedom from Federal Controls
Hillsdale College’s innovative loan program frees the Michigan school from many government regulations.
Possible High-Level Ethical Violations at UNCG
The North Carolina state auditor’s office is investigating at least $644,687 in questionable contracts.
A Tale of Two State University Systems
One proposes central control and rapid expansion; the other, better education at lower costs.