UC-Berkeley Got Extra Funding from Huawei Before Sanctions
The Chinese telecommunications company has sent $7 million to the university since 2013 for research projects. On the Information.
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The Benefits of Escaping a PhD Program with a Master’s Degree
Though the route can be looked down upon by academics, many graduates benefit from leaving a PhD program early. On Inside Higher Ed.
Hurting Students by Disguising History
American history is not a morality tale of good defeating evil, and hiding the past handicaps students in learning and processing discomfort. On The Washington Post.
Keeping Endowment Profits in Overseas Accounts
Both public and private universities bury their earnings in offshore accounts to avoid taxes and transparency. On The New York Times.
The Conflicting Missions of College Student Tour Guides
Tour guides are supposed to sell the school to potential students and their parents but also are expected to give an authentic account of the college experience on campus. On The Atlantic.
Buncombe County Eliminates Deficit for A-B Tech
The extra $300,000 fills a financial hole to cover telecommunications costs and employee raises. On the Asheville Citizen-Times.
Improving an Academic Field by Waiting for Stars to Die
A research paper claims that scientific advancement can quicken after influential academics pass away, giving others more funding and attention. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Rise and Fall and Rise of the College Adversity Score
Though the College Board scrapped its plan to use an "adversity score" for the SAT, its replacement sounds similar. On the Daily Signal.
Senate Dems Oppose Industry Apprenticeships
They argue that industry-recognized apprenticeships offer fewer protections and accountability than the federal apprenticeship program. On Community College Daily.
Black Colleges Taking in More International Students
The influx gives campus a more international feel and makes historically black colleges and universities more stable in their finances. On the Hechinger Report.