UNC Needs to ‘Stop Pretending’ In-person Classes Can Work
With the pandemic showing no signs of letting up, the plans of leaders to bring students on campus aren't reckoning with the facts on the ground. On the Daily Tar Heel.
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Intervention in Yale Investigation May Keep the Case Alive
Even if Joe Biden wins the election, Students for Fair Admissions may keep the investigation going if the Department of Justice drops it. On Powerline.
With Student Loan Forgiveness, the Well-off Win
The biggest beneficiaries of forgiveness are students with graduate degrees or those who chose more-expensive colleges over community colleges. On Education Next.
California State System Sees Enrollment Gains at Half of Campuses
Though they announced an online semester early, campuses still saw some gains. On Edsource.
College President Threatens Student for Being a Journalist
The president of Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas threatened a student journalist for trying to interview government officials. On FIRE.
How Duke Has Changed Its Lobbying Approach
In Raleigh and Washington DC, Duke is focusing on more aid and changes to visa restrictions. On the Duke Chronicle.
Saving American Education
Psychotherapy and political activism have displaced students learning about history, Western civilization, and other topics; to renew it, academia must re-orient to focus on character, knowledge, and learning. On the Washington Examiner.
Northwestern President Stands Up for Free Expression
While respecting students' rights to protest, president Morton Shapiro condemned the intimidation of students on campus for not caving to protesters. On Real Clear Education.
The Rot on College Campuses
The hatred for America is exemplified by too many college professors on campus. On the Daily Signal.
The Struggles of Doing a Remote Semester from Abroad
Almost 2,000 international students are taking UNC classes outside America, often waking up in the middle of the night to take classes. On the Daily Tar Heel.