Make the Board of Governors Smaller, Some Appointees by Governor
The News & Observer editorial board wants a change in appointment power and to require a bipartisan mix for appointees. On the News & Observer.
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Portland Community College Cancels Left-Wing Event over Fears of ‘Disruption’
Rather than ensuring protesters couldn't interrupt an event on the Green New Deal, the college canceled the event against the wishes of its organizers. On Reason.
The Drive to End the Classics over Fears of Racism
An incident at a recent conference shows the creeping politicization of the classics, a field that has mostly avoided social justice extremes. On the American Conservative.
Hampshire College May Close if No Partner Is Found
Fewer college-aged youths in New England and a worsening financial outlook may drive the small college out of business. On Inside Higher Ed.
MBA Admissions Slump: Better Economy, Fewer Foreign Students, High Costs
Student interest in an MBA has declined, a survey found, due to international students avoiding the degree and fewer Americans taking on student debt when the economy is strong. On Kaplan.
The Civil Rights Movement Goes Hand-in-Hand with Protecting Free Speech
Though many critics want to ban "hate speech," the legal preservation of speech rights keeps the government in check when it wants to silence critics. On Forbes.
Colleges Collect Data on Student Applicants without Their Knowledge
Gauging "demonstrated interest" from students means noting how quickly students open an email and how long they visit the school's website. On The Wall Street Journal.
How Moral Hazard and Adverse Selection Harms Higher Ed
Higher ed shares some problems facing the Catholic church, with higher ideals and long-lasting job security perversely affecting those within it. On the American Conservative.
Orthodox Church Wants Duke to Return Manuscripts
Three ancient manuscripts taken from an Eastern Orthodox monastery by the Bulgarians in 1917 have ended up at Duke, who has been "reviewing" the church's return request since 2015. On the Duke Chronicle.
The Private College in North Carolina Started by a Libertarian Businessman
Bob Luddy prepares to launch Thales College, a low-cost college to train students in thinking well, rather than giving them sports teams and debt. On Reason.