Liberty University a Real Estate Investment Firm
Jerry Falwell Jr.'s tenure as leader of the private college has involved some questionable investment deals. On Politico.
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NCAA Doesn’t Update Policy after UNC Academic Misconduct
Though some within the organization wanted stronger rules to punish academic fraud, the NCAA declined to move forward on a working group's recommendation. On Inside Higher Ed.
Using Financial Aid to Cover Childcare
Federal financial aid can be used by students for childcare, but few colleges make that clear to parents attending classes. On NPR.
Ohio State Fails in Its Quest to Trademark ‘The’
OSU can use "the" for its clothing, but cannot prevents other schools from doing so. On Inside Higher Ed.
Majors Aren’t a Minor Issue
A study that examined student majors and their post-graduation earnings show that what type of college degree a student earns matters as much as earning a college degree. On the Independent Institute.
Political Groupthink Is Crippling Academia
Daniel Klein details the elements of groupthink in American higher ed. On Youtube.
The Lawsuits Hanging Over Higher Ed
Depending on the outcome, many colleges could be forced to change how they operate. On Education Dive.
Universities Are Very Good at Self-Perpetuating
The lifespan and approach of universities in some ways resemble the history of the Catholic Church. On Jane Takes on History.
Community Colleges Waiting for State Budget Impasse to Be Resolved
Some leaders worry about the economic effects in their areas. On EdNC.
USC Is Not a Victim in the College Admissions Scandal
Court documents have shown that USC's blaming of a few "bad actors" isn't a fair representation of their role in the scandal. On Forbes.