After Dismissal of Campus Y Leader, Its Future at UNC Uncertain
Though UNC said no reorganization will happen, some employees are rconcerned about a lack of communication and what comes next. On the Daily Tar Heel.
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Marietta College’s Firing of a Tenure-Track Prof Threatens Academic Freedom
The dismissal of Bo Winegard after students and anonymous emails kept up criticism is a worrying sign for the collegiate commitment to freedom of inquiry. On Quillette.
No Limits: Colleges Track Their Students Everywhere
In the name of safety, colleges have decided to track and monitor students in ways unthinkable a decade ago. On The Wall Street Journal.
Campuses Shutting Down from Coronavirus Fears
Colleges in three states have closed their campuses and moved classes online, while study-abroad programs are being canceled and some athletic events might be played in empty arenas. On Inside Higher Ed.
Health Care Programs Upskilling to Give Workers a Boost
Some programs are focused on getting those with nursing certificates higher up in the medical world for a more stable job. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Social Good of College Policy Experts
The knowledge and success of experts is often championed, but rarely does the public consider the mistakes and negative consequences of their decisions. On the Independent Institute.
UNC Faculty Salaries Dipping Below Peer Universities
Compared to similar schools, full professors make almost $20,000 less. On the Daily Tar Heel.
How Purdue Refuses to Raise Tuition
Mitch Daniels has a strong commitment to keep costs low for students. On The Atlantic.
Visualizing Student Debt
Borrowers hold $1.5 trillion in debt, but it's not evenly spread. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Best Deals in Higher Ed Aren’t Always the Most Well-known Schools
In Pennsylvania, narrowly focused and intensive schools offering programs such as nursing are the best route for students to maximize their economic payoff. On WHYY.