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UNC Lets Alumni Profit from Merch Sales

Former athletes will get a cut in jersey sales; UNC appears to be the first college to make such a deal. On Athletic Business.


COVID-19 Spurred More College Closures

The pandemic moved some colleges from a slow death to a quick one. On TaxProf Blog.


The Trouble of Online Courses in the Fall

Professors will be juggling in-person and online classes, putting more pressure on them with less support outside the elite Ivory towers. On Small Pond Science.


The Underrated Benefits of Short-Term Training

Short-term credentials give workers a quick way to retrain while avoiding debt loads they struggle to pay off. On The American Conservative.


New NCAA Transfer Rule Brings Big Changes

Athletes now have better options—and coaches need to respond. On Sports Illustrated.


Colleges Keep Building Through the Pandemic

From administrative buildings to athletics facilities, the pandemic hasn't hurt the edifice complex on many campuses. On Athletic Business.


Fighting False Accusations on Campus

Clearing one's name after a false accusation can be an agonizing experience. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.


Zoom Gives Colleges Control Over Virtual Events

Colleges said the previous policy restricted academic freedom. On Higher Ed Dive.


The New Faces at the UNC Board of Governors

The new additions will move the system closer to a racial and ideological balance. On the Daily Tar Heel.


Why Students Aren’t Rushing into Community Colleges

Family responsibilities, job considerations, and the difficulty of online classes for some majors have made students reconsider. On EdSource.

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