Student Loan Program May Have $500 Billion Hole
A report from a JPMorgan executive argues that the government made the student loan program look in better shape financially than it actually is. On The Wall Street Journal.
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Prof to Sue CU-Boulder for Stripping Him of Duties after Jan. 6 Speech
John Eastman's speech at the Capitol before the riot caused him to be stripped of his duties by the University of Colorado, and he plans to take the college to court. On Legal Insurrection.
Experiencing the Vaccine Mandate on Campus
Vaccine mandates vary by campus, but even though some colleges are unsure of their authority in the matter, a few state judiciaries have ruled that they can require students to get a COVID-19 shot. On Higher Ed Dive.
Give Up on Diversity Training and Focus on Education
Training tells staff and students what to think, but education is a broader process that engages people. On Inside Higher Ed.
Natural Rights and Religious Liberty
Religious liberty put restraint on government power and what it could dictate. On Real Clear Public Affairs.
Linfield U Fires Professor for Criticism
An Oregon college dealing with sexual abuse scandals has added an academic freedom one to its roster. On FIRE.
A Renaissance for For-Profit College?
The story of Coursera gives a glimpse at what for-profit higher ed could do in the future. On the Independent Institute.
Meet the UNC Board of Governors
A rundown of who votes on UNC system decisions. On the Daily Tar Heel.
New GMU President Justifies Illegal Plan with ‘Diversity’
Gregory Washington wants to privilege non-white applicants in hiring workers, but isn't perturbed by the fact that doing so would be illegal. On Liberty Unyielding.
PASSHE Moves Forward on Mergers, but Light on Details
While a 400-page plan shed some new light, the effects of the mergers remain ambiguous. On Higher Ed Dive.