Washington State Again Rejects Affirmative Action
Voters said no to a referendum that would let state universities admit students based on race. On Inside Higher Ed.
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North Carolina Voters Want Reform in Higher Ed
A new poll shows that a majority of residents want more Pell Grants and almost half want to limit federal financial aid to schools with low graduation rates. On the North State Journal.
New Data on Dropouts and Completion
Many students returned when they were older to compete degrees. On Inside Higher Ed.
Finding Solutions to the Campus Free Speech Problem
PEN America wants to give guidance for professors, students, and administrators for situations wehre speech is getting silenced and what can be done about it. On Heterodox Academy.
Some Colleges Giving More Aid to Middle-Class Students
It's a way to attract more middle-class students and help them avoid taking out loans. On Education Dive.
A Cease-and-Desist Letter and Tension on the UNC Board
An investigator working on behalf of some members on the UNC board was accused by university counsel of claiming he represented the board. On Inside Higher Ed.
When Colleges Run Campus Stores, Students Pay More
University-owned markets charge more for all sorts of goods when they know students are captive consumers. On the Independent Institute.
Improving Student Access Starts by Lowering College Costs
Spending money on diversity initiatives do less for students when their biggest barrier to getting a degree is the high cost of college. On the Idaho Falls Post Register.
Getting More Student Completion by Focusing on Certificates Before Degrees
For students who would otherwise drop out, building a path to a certificate can benefit them in the job market and make it easier to get a degree one day. On Education Next.
Harry Smith Resigns from UNC System Board of Governors
Smith recently resigned from chairing the board, and now he will leave in February to focus on his businesses. On Carolina Journal.