The Trouble with Medical School Debt
Medical schools are padding tuition prices and students get hammered. On Scientific American.
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NC Community Colleges Slowly Improving
Skills-building, English and math proficiency, and college transfer rates are all inching upward. On EdNC.
Hackers Created Thousands of Fake Students at Dozens of Colleges
The hackers exploited a flaw in software from the Ellucian company, but colleges aren't sure if any student data or sensitive information were accessed. On Education Dive.
Give College Students Financial Literacy Programs
A shocking number of undergraduates don't have basic financial literacy, which can stop them from realizing when debt is bad and making wise decisions for their futures. On The Daily Texan.
American Library Association Conference: Skirting Local Opposition to the Culture War
Librarians learned how to create "queer-inclusive" content for elementary schoolchildren and push leftist talking points. On the Federalist.
The Mega-University That Wasn’t
Concerns of huge online institutions like the University of Phoenix ignored a big issue: diminishing marginal returns. On the Hechinger Report.
The Push for Credentials in North Carolina
University leaders want to hit 2 million workers with a degree or certificate in hopes that it will make the economy more productive. On Higher Ed Works.
The Trouble with Google’s College Search Results
The information that is shown only covers traditional four-year colleges, even though Google has access to identical information for community colleges. On AEI.
How Much Academic Freedom for Trans Issues?
After a trans student wrote an open letter about their departure from philosophy, sparks a discussion on "hate speech" and the toleration of disagreement. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Trouble at Religious Seminaries
At the Franciscan University of Steubenville, a sexual abuse scandal has arisen along with a coverup. On the American Conservative.