The Students Stuck with Rental Leases
On-campus students were able to get out of their dorms, but off-campus students are stuck without jobs and without a way to get out of their leases. On Inside Higher Ed.
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China Threatens Student Boycott of Australia
Australia has called for an independent investigation into the origins of COVID-19. On Inside Higher Ed.
Pennsylvania State Colleges Freeze Tuition
Though it's unclear what the fall will bring, 14 of Pennsylvania's state schools won't raise tuition. On the Philadelphia Inquirer.
NCAA Caves to Pressure, Supports Athlete Endorsements
While athletes can't use school logos in any endorsements, the NCAA has finally come around to the arguments of reformers. On ESPN.
No Tuition Increases for UNC System Schools
Tuition had been frozen for two years and the Board of Governors voted not to increase it for the upcoming year. On the Durham Herald-Sun.
Failing Students in Online Learning
Colleges aren't living up to their goals in teaching their students, thanks to sentimentality and a way of teaching that encourages learned helplessness. On Law & Liberty.
UNC Nominations to Vidant Health Board Postponed
Though the coronavirus delayed action, the board may be putting off nominations as part of asserting some control in the health system in eastern North Carolina. On Business North Carolina.
A 20% Drop in Students Next Fall?
Survey data hints that students may not return to campus in the same large numbers. On Inside Higher Ed.
More Than Half of Students Admit to Self-Censoring over Controversial Topics
Students are reluctant to share and engage with each other during class discussions. On Inside Higher Ed.
A Community College Boom Isn’t Certain This Time Around
Though community colleges usually get more students during a recession, the effects of a pandemic are less known. On USA Today.