As the Omicron variant spreads throughout the United States, university campuses are modifying their mode of instructions and their COVID guidelines for the spring 2022 semester. UNC Charlotte commenced the … Continue reading “Did You Know? Covid-19 in Spring 2022”
Despite many universities going back to in-person teaching this fall, undergraduate enrollment is still on the decline. Back in Fall 2020, in the midst of lockdowns and virtual classes, undergraduate … Continue reading “Did You Know? Undergraduate Enrollment Still on the Decline”
The University of North Carolina system celebrated 50 years since its establishment as a 17 campus system. On November 16, North Carolina State University chancellor Randy Woodson hosted the anniversary … Continue reading “Did You Know? UNC System’s 50th Anniversary”
It has been two months since the start of the Fall semester at UNC-Chapel Hill. In those two months, four students have died by suicide on campus. In response to … Continue reading “UNC-Chapel Hill in a “Mental Health Crisis””
“Part of the story of why the humanities are always in crisis is that we have needed them to be in crisis.” This provocative declaration was made by Chad Wellmon, … Continue reading “The “Permanent Crisis” of the Humanities”
On September 3, the UNC-Chapel Hill student government called for a press conference with the chancellor and provost to discuss COVID guidelines and transparency, but the university leaders did not … Continue reading “Did You Know? UNC-Chapel Hill Students Request Stricter COVID Guidelines”
Many colleges and universities are closing or merging throughout the United States. Since 2016, 70 institutions have closed, merged, or are planning to close or merge in the coming years. … Continue reading “Did You Know? College Closures And Mergers Since 2016”
Entry-level math courses such as college algebra and introductory statistics are required in most universities, regardless of major. Math courses are required because they are a crucial part of every … Continue reading “Did You Know? Student Math Grades Vary in UNC System”
Since the onset of the pandemic, nationwide enrollment in both undergraduate and graduate fields has drastically shifted. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center came out with a report on college … Continue reading “Did You Know? Enrollment Drops for Undergraduates, Rises for Graduate Students”
Students across the country report that they are being left in the dark about their grades. Even when students turn in their assignments on time, as required, some professors take … Continue reading “Did You Know? Some Professors Are Slow to Grade”