UMass Shies Away from Defending Free Speech Unless It’s for a BDS Event
The school is quick to condemn "hate" in many instances, but less willing to do so when Israel is the target. On Minding the Campus.
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Business Majors Not Gaining So Much from College Anymore
The increasing costs of a degree from a state flagship university are dragging down the overall benefit of attending college in the first place. On Bloomberg.
Washington State Legislature Reinstates Affirmative Action
Though voters passed a referendum to prohibit affirmative action in college admissions, the legislature overturned their decision. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC Loses the Battle Against Grade Inflation
Contextualized grading, which would include a student's grade alongside the class average on their transcript, still has not taken effect in Chapel Hill due to "technological challenges." On Forbes.
UMass Students Sue to Shut Down an Event Critical of Israel
Citing the state department's vague definition of anti-semitism, some students and groups want to cancel an event featuring Linda Sarsour, Marc Lamont Hill, and Roger Waters. On FIRE.
America Already Outspends Many Western European Countries on College
Germany, the U.K., Switzerland, and France all spend less on their higher education system than the U.S.; "free college" won't change that. On FEE.
Why Do So Few University Presidents Defend Free Speech?
David Yager at the University of the Arts broke the mold of weak-willed presidents when he defended free speech after a controversy centered on Camille Paglia. On Minding the Campus.
Saudi Arabian Beheaded Before Enrolling in Western Michigan U
Mujtaba al-Sweikat was executed after joining a pro-democracy protest. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Cartel of Higher Ed
The regulatory framework of higher ed protects it from competition and weakens accountability. On Law & Liberty.
Students Want to Silence Camille Paglia
Paglia's most recent controversy isn't her first, though students are playing a more prominent role this time around in pushing for university censure. On The Atlantic.