Amherst College’s Diversity and Inclusion Office Tries to Sell a ‘Common Language Guide’
The "Orwellian" document was too much for the college's president, who called it a "very problematic approach." On Powerline.
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Classicists Aren’t Good at Defending the Classics
Separating the classics from their influence on the American founding is self-defeating for the discipline. On Law & Liberty.
Cornell, Harvard Choose Diversity over Higher Academic Standards
The English departments dropped their GRE requirements for applicants, saying student diversity will improve without the exams. On Minding the Campus.
Student-Athletes Make a Lot of Money, but Not for Themselves
Coaches, athletic directors, broadcasters, and apparel companies see a lot of profit from college sports, but athletes are barred from payment. On The Conversation.
How ‘Diversity’ Hijacked the Humanities
Seeing "social justice" as the mission of the liberal arts, rather than the pursuit of knowledge and comprehension of our humanity, has made the study less appealing to students. On Minding the Campus.
Playing the Victim in the Admissions Scandal
Colleges are acting like victims in the admissions bribery scandal, but it's hard to accept this framing given how admissions and higher ed work. On Reason.
UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Accused of Racist Comments, Endangering Players
Sylvia Hatchell and her coaching staff are being investigated after multiple players detailed their issues with her. On The Washington Post.
Students Taking CTE Classes, but Not in Major Fields
Female students tend to take health science and human services classes, male students take IT, architecture, and STEM classes, but most students don't realize the biggest job areas are subjects like business and marketing. On the 74.
The Entitled Parents at the Center of the College Admissions Scandal
The wealthy parents saw a spot at an elite school for their children as a birthright. On The Atlantic.
College Bribery Shows the Power of Signaling
The importance of status and prestige conferred by some colleges can make the degree more important than any gained skills or learned knowledge. On the Daily Signal.