For Grad Students, Professor Abuse Can Be Reinforced by Other Students
As one student at Arizona State found, other grad students kept up the harassment because they thought their careers were harmed. On Inside Higher Ed.
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What Happens When an Elite School Partners with an Oppressive Country?
One professor's experience teaching in Saudi Arabia should give college leaders pause before signing a joint venture with an authoritarian country. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Giving Up the Dream of Becoming a Professor
Academics who realize their life would be better outside the academy have to jump hurdles, both economic and personal. On Front Porch Republic.
NC State Finishes $1.6 Billion Campaign Drive
The fundraising has notably increased the school's endowment and created more scholarships for students. On Triangle Business Journal.
Take Down the B.A. to Save the Labor Market
The massive government subsidies that push youths into college has caused a major distortion in the labor market. On National Review.
Another Attempt at a College Merger
Henderson State in Arkansas is trying to merge with the Arkansas State system to avoid shutting down entirely. On Inside Higher Ed.
Tuition Revenue Is Dropping for Public and Private Colleges
As competition for students gets tighter, the growth in tuition revenue is slowing down. On Education Dive.
The Call Comes from Inside the House: Higher Ed’s Internal Enemy
Administrators pushing "diversity and inclusion" are tightening their grip on professors and students, boxing them in and hurting free inquiry and spontaenous action. On The Wall Street Journal.
The Death of the Lecture Is a Premature Announcement
Lectures don't always impart the knowledge that professors would like, but it's not a useless teaching tool either. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Highest-Paid Athletics Coaches at UNC Schools
Unsurprisingly, football coaches lead the pack. On Triangle Business Journal.