Gonzaga Warns Students Against Wearing ‘Sexualized’ Costumes
A university email warned about the dangers of sexualized costumes, binge drinking, and vandalism, and told students to be aware of cultural appropriation. On National Review.
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Control College Costs Before Creating More Benefit Programs
Giving parents incentives to save for college tuition isn't going to change much, but reining in college costs could. On the Salem News.
Professors Aren’t Doing Their Duty for Trump-Supporting Students
Students who support the president need to be able to share their views and be challenged for them—like the rest of college students. On the New Republic.
Cal State Wants to Boost Grad Rates, but Slow Going
Graduation rates have fallen slightly for minority students and variations across its 23 campuses have caused some trouble in reaching 40% and 70% graduation rates for four-year and six-year students, respectively. On Education Dive.
Central European University May Be Forced Out of Hungary
The most prestigious university in post-communist Europe, after years of a government campaign against it, may leave for Vienna after Hungary laws have restricted its academic freedom and operations. On the BBC.
UNC Gets $65 Million from Hedge Fund for Medical Research
Deerfield Management wants to train students in drug development for quicker advancements in health care. On the Daily Tar Heel.
American Colleges Are Already Diverse—Don’t Focus on Harvard
A minuscule number of students attend elite institutions, but "broad access" colleges are already racially diverse by virtue of accepting most applicants. On The Weekly Standard.
The Financial Burden Pushed on Colleges by Academic Publications
Peer review and academic research is essentially publicly funded but privately profited with bad incentives to match. On the Times Literary Supplement.
Students Need to Weigh the Benefits of College
Students and parents need to talk about the future and how college could help—or hurt—young people in achieving their goals. On the Huffington Post.
What Older Americans Don’t Know about College Students
The student base of colleges is changing, but many Americans don't understand the numbers of students working and their ages, among other facts. On Education Dive.