American Bar Strengthens Scrutiny on Law Schools

Financial troubles and low graduation rates have pushed the ABA to pull accreditation from a half-dozen schools and raise quality standards. On Education Dive.

North Carolina May Abolish Tuition Surcharges

A bill is gaining steam to end a tuition surcharge at UNC schools that applies to students who take more than four years to finish their degrees. On WUNC.

Are Industry Credentials Actually Useful to Students?

Many states don't collect data about industrial credentials to certify that they're useful, making it harder to say whether students gain much from vocational education. On the 74 Million.

The Reaction Against College Donations

One Senate bill wants to prevent college donations from being tax-deductible if they would boost a student's chances of gaining admittance. On Minding the Campus.

Harvard Capitulates to Social Media Mob

Withdrawing a student's acceptance to the school after a social media hounding further encourages bad actors. On the Daily Signal.

How Newbury College Met Its Demise

Newbury's failure has important lessons for other non-selective, private liberal arts colleges around the country. On The Atlantic.

New Poll Finds Little to Celebrate about Campus Free Speech

Almost 70 percent of students thinks their campus climate prevents some speech. On Campus Reform.

When Professors Were Eugenicists

The Progressive Era was spearheaded by academics who pushed racist ideas to limit immigration. On EducationNext.

Young Radicals on Campus

Robby Soave's book gets an unflattering review from Inside Higher Ed, but delves into the problem of free speech and Title IX prosecutions on campus. On Inside Higher Ed.

Senate Approves Beer Sales at College Sports

The bill needs to pass the House and get the governor's signature, but appears that it will become law. On WRAL.