The Narrowing of Opportunity from Public Colleges
Rising costs are making college harder for low-income students to afford. On MarketWatch.
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For U of Maryland, Turmoil Isn’t Over after Football Player’s Death
The president has fired the head coach and the chair of the Board of Regents has stepped down as a student death has become the catalyst for a governance crisis. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Future Use of Income-Share Agreements
Especially for trade school and apprenticeship arrangements, using income sharing could be promising in funding students and getting lenders involved in evaluating potential. On AEI.
Duke Combining AI, Big Data with Health Care at New Center
Spurred by a $3 million donation, the new Woo Center will use data and artificial intelligence to improve health care research and distribution. On the Duke Chronicle.
U of Maryland Finally Fires Head Coach
After the president announced his retirement but coach DJ Durkin stayed, public protests from students and alumni forced the Board of Regents' hand. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Why Academics Must Defend Free Inquiry and Speech
A threat to this freedom is a threat to the project of higher education. On Inside Higher Ed.
Teaching More to Avoid Cutting Programs
As the University of Wisconsin system adjusts to budget cuts, one campus is asking professors to teach more and research less to avoid program eliminations. On Inside Higher Ed.
Tuition Falls as Markets Get to Work
Fewer young people, a stronger economy, and the falling benefits of a college education are making schools compete more for students, helping to keep tuition stagnate or lowering it. On Forbes.
Maryland’s Decision to Keep Head Coach Shows It Doesn’t Care about Players
The president will retire in June, but keeping coach DJ Durkin after a player's death has demoralized current players and shows Maryland's athletic priorities are of utmost importance. On Deadspin.
Margaret Spellings’ Departure Bodes Ill for the UNC System
It shows the difficulty for the next system president—and how hard it will be to find a candidate willing to deal with the job's challenges. On the News & Observer.