The Downside of a STEM Degree
The high salaries and strong growth can disappear quickly, especially in specialized fields, and graduates can age out of the industry by their 40s. On AEI.
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UC Santa Cruz Hiring a Social Justice Activist
Within the Research Center for the Americas, the center expects the hire to communicate with the rest of the university and engage in "social justice work" to push the center's mission. On The Blaze.
How Rural Colleges Use Location to Attract Students
The relative isolation can be difficult, but it also gives colleges room to experiment with new or off-beat programs. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Department of Justice Is Investigating Yale for Anti-Asian Bias, Too
As Harvard continues to fight a lawsuit, the federal government has taken an interest in how Yale admits its students. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Mother Fighting a North Carolina University after Her Son’s Fraternity Death
Deborah Tipton has the wealth and focus to fight High Point University and a fraternity in court after an episode of hazing killed her son. On the Charlotte Observer.
Prof Accuses Auburn of Retaliation for Criticizing Athletics Scandal
Michael Stern claims the school tried to intimidate him after he served as a source for a Wall Street Journal story that revealed the clustering of athletes in easy majors. On the Montgomery Advertiser.
These Colleges Have the Most Bureaucrats per Student
A new analysis shows the colleges with the most bureaucrats per 1,000 students—and which ones pay the most per "manager." On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Michigan State’s Sex Abuse Scandal Shows Failure of Board Oversight
Michigan State's Board of Trustees got too close to the president and too comfortable in their jobs—and it undermined the rigorous oversight MSU needed. In The Atlantic.
Report Finds Staff Error at Fault for U of Maryland Football Player’s Death
Staff did not follow university procedure after Jordan McNair showed signs of heatstroke during a football practice. On Inside Higher Ed.
On Silent Sam, Chancellor Folt Gets Caught in a Bind
Many students want the statue gone, but the state is just as strongly opposed to removing it. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.