Audit: Utah Board of Regents Failing to Control Costs
The audit found that regents engaged in "superficial review" of proposed tuition increases and a lack of transparency in the tuition recommendation process. On the Deseret News.
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Obama-era Borrower-Defense Rule Will Take Effect, Says Judge
The federal judge's ruling will make it easier for students to gain loan forgiveness, though the details can be changed by the Department of Education and how it carries out the policy. On Inside Higher Ed.
Dartmouth Removing Racist, Sexist Murals
Though they'll be conserved by the Hood Museum of Art, the Public Works murals were painted in 1939 and commemorate the history of the area. On Education Dive.
No Wonder Confidence in Higher Ed Is Falling
The burden of debt and a shifting society compared to higher ed's heyday in the 1950s means the previous social agreement over college needs to change. On Pacific Standard.
Put Silent Sam in a Museum, Former UNC Chancellor Says
Restoring the statue to its pedestal is "inconceivable," James Moeser said in a recent interview. On the Daily Tar Heel.
The Liberal Dominance of University Administrators
University programs and events shape the student experience and define what is kosher to talk about on campus. On The New York Times.
The Unintended Consequences of Believing All Women
Expecting investigators to immediately believe sexual harassment accusations has resulted in severe consequences for innocent college students. On National Review.
Walmart Gives $4 Million for Workforce Education
The grants will go to three organizations to train adults and other learners in retail programs and coding. On Retail Dive.
Colleges Need to Abolish Partisan Courses
Partisan social justice courses routinely offer students class credit—and funded with public money. On Real Clear Education.
UNC Basketball Coach Says He’s ‘Dumbfounded’ by Recruitment Corruption
Roy Williams said he's never seen the corruption and relegating it to a small circle within college basketball. On CBS Sports.