Cancel Culture in Higher Ed
The National Association of Scholars has tracked more than 100 instances of cancel culture in American and Canadian universities. On NAS.
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The Benefits of Simplifying the FAFSA
The FAFSA will be easier to complete, which means low-income students could see a boost in financial aid. On Open Campus.
The Agenda for the Next NC Community College President
Funding, professor pay, and staffing issues loom large for Thomas Stith as he heads the community college system. On EdNC.
A COVID-19 Cluster at Chapel Hill—Before Classes Start
The cluster was found at Carmichael Residence Hall, which also had an outbreak in the fall. On Indyweek.
In Chicago, a Tale of Two Colleges
While the University of Chicago lives up to its free speech commitment, Northwestern is much more susceptible to group-motivated condemnation. On Law & Liberty.
After Free Speech Violations, Colleges May Have to Pay
A court case involving Georgia Gwinnett College could mark a shift in free speech decisions. On the Daily Signal.
Possible Replacement for U of California Standardized Test
A test given to high school juniors may serve as a replacement, though two advisory groups didn't want it to replicate admissions decisions. On Higher Ed Dive.
The Ways to Measure the Value of College
Different approaches have tried to figure out the ROI of a college degree, but they don't share a common dataset or unifying principle. On Inside Higher Ed.
What Will DeVos’s Legacy Be?
After four years, it's unclear how much of DeVos's work will survive the incoming Biden administration. On AEI.
App State, UNC-Charlotte Delay In-person Classes
Like UNC-Chapel Hill, App State will delay classes by two weeks and UNC-Charlotte will delay them by a month to avoid COVID-19 outbreaks. On the Greensboro News and Record.