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Megan Zogby

Megan Zogby is a Martin Center intern and is a student at North Carolina State University.

Articles by Megan Zogby


Did You Know? The Role of Feeder Schools in Elite Higher Ed

Jun 10, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Did You Know? The Role of Feeder Schools in Elite Higher Ed

Boarding schools and charter schools have been “feeder schools” to the Ivy Leagues for decades. Feeder schools are high schools where many or most students go to higher education institutions, … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Role of Feeder Schools in Elite Higher Ed”


The Rot of the Prestigious Colleges

Jun 9, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on The Rot of the Prestigious Colleges

Parents will go to all sorts of lengths to give their children a leg up. In Guilty Admissions: The Bribes, Favors, and Phonies Behind the College Cheating Scandal, journalist Nicole … Continue reading “The Rot of the Prestigious Colleges”


Did You Know? Students Still Struggling with Mental Health

Apr 29, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Did You Know? Students Still Struggling with Mental Health

As students’ grades are falling at alarming rates, so too is their mental health. During the pandemic, students have felt as if they have little to no control over their … Continue reading “Did You Know? Students Still Struggling with Mental Health”


Did You Know? Higher Ed Admissions Scandal Comes to Netflix

Apr 15, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Did You Know? Higher Ed Admissions Scandal Comes to Netflix

Netflix’s documentary Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal tells the story of rich parents bribing their children’s way into their college of choice. While the story has been reported … Continue reading “Did You Know? Higher Ed Admissions Scandal Comes to Netflix”


Did You Know? The Students Hurt Most by School Closings

Apr 8, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Did You Know? The Students Hurt Most by School Closings

Over 20 percent of college students come from lower-income families, according to Inside Higher Ed. These students face the worst effects of school closings due to the pandemic—whether they’re in … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Students Hurt Most by School Closings”


Did You Know? The Campus COVID-19 Plan That Worked

Mar 25, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Did You Know? The Campus COVID-19 Plan That Worked

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign earned a reputation for having a remarkably effective COVID-19 mitigation plan. Its experience is one that other colleges should pay attention to. As mentioned … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Campus COVID-19 Plan That Worked”


Did You Know? The Future of Online Learning

Mar 18, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Did You Know? The Future of Online Learning

The overall success of online education is being hindered by the fact that some classes just aren’t meant for online instruction. If higher ed leaders can adjust online classes for … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Future of Online Learning”


COVID-19 Campus Changes: Testing and Sequestering Students

Mar 1, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on COVID-19 Campus Changes: Testing and Sequestering Students

Colleges have been trying to stop COVID-19 from spreading on campus, and after a year of experimentation, failure, and success, officials may have found their way. Campuses are combining widespread … Continue reading “COVID-19 Campus Changes: Testing and Sequestering Students”


The High Cost of Campus Parking

Feb 15, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on The High Cost of Campus Parking

When students pay tuition, they also pay a mix of mandatory and optional fees. One constant headache for students has been paying for a parking permit to leave their car … Continue reading “The High Cost of Campus Parking”


Even in a Pandemic, Campus Housing Restrictions Don’t Apply to Greek Life

Feb 1, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Even in a Pandemic, Campus Housing Restrictions Don’t Apply to Greek Life

In tracing COVID-19 outbreaks at colleges, the blame has been placed on Greek life, the fraternities and sororities that drive social life on many campuses. While university leaders have criticized … Continue reading “Even in a Pandemic, Campus Housing Restrictions Don’t Apply to Greek Life”

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