Small Colleges Want in on Small Business Aid Program
Colleges want Congress to make it easier for small ones to qualify. On Education Dive.
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The Spiraling Language Arts
Many departments aren't putting enough effort into cultivating young students, and the progressive politics of the professors turn away students from the material. On Minding the Campus.
NC Colleges Hoping for Normal Fall Semester, but Making Backup Plans
Classes may be smaller, more spaced out, or another primarily online semester may be needed. On the News & Observer.
The Early State Budget Cuts for Higher Ed Are In
"Hard, thoughtful decisions" have led some states to immediately cut funding to colleges; reductions have been between 4 percent and 25 percent. On The Wall Street Journal.
Harvard’s Relationship with China Needs More Scrutiny
The compromises the university has had to make means censoring dissident voices and compromises its academic mission. On the Harvard Crimson.
Social Justice’s Triumph Over Speech
Social justice arguments about curtailing and controlling speech are gaining power in the academy. On the Claremont Review of Books.
The Building Higher Ed Financial Crisis
Even big, prestigious schools are furloughing workers and freezing retirement payments, making experts worried about the impact of the economic lockdown. On The Washington Post.
Will Parents Pay for Another Online Semester?
Parents are skeptical that online classes are worth the in-person tuition. On Inside Higher Ed.
NC Community College Presidents: Turnover, Higher Expectations
As community colleges have grown, so have the responsibilities held by its leaders. On EdNC.
UNC Grad Students Send Demands to University for COVID-19 Resources
Students sent 11 demands that include cost-of-living increases of 75 percent and guaranteed funding that mayy have deisappeared for some stduents. On the Daily Tar Heel.