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.
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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.
Winnowing Gen Ed at Wichita State
Wichita State has voted to further trim their gen ed offerings, following a group of other schools who want their students to focus more on their major rather than accruing a broader base of knowledge. On Inside Higher Ed.
As Youth Sports Become More Exclusive, a Struggle to Diversify College Sports
Schools such as Amherst struggle to make their sports rosters look like their academic rosters. On The New York Times.
How 2 Kentucky Colleges Have Provided Tuition-Free College
Building up an endowment and getting students invested in working for their education have seen big results. On NPR.