Students Embrace the Campus Surveillance State
Convenience wins out as students are indifferent to privacy concerns. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Granted to Only 100 People
Only 96 of 30,000 hopefuls for getting their student debt erased after working in a public service job have seen their plan work out. On CNBC.
Critics of Proposed Title IX Rules Worry about Retaliation
The new rules could open up accusers and defendants to more scrutiny and criticism. On Politico.
The Old American Proposal for a National University
Throughout American history, calls for a national university at the federal level were proposed, ignored, and revived. On The Atlantic.
The Problems Facing For-Profit Schools Today
Even with a friendly administration, it's hard to make large physical presences viable in an environment where would-be for-profit students are instead finding work. On Forbes.
Students Taking $50k in Loans Are Risking Their Futures
The probability of a high loan amount paying off is about the chance of a coin flip. On Marketwatch.
Congressman Proposes Employer Tax Credit for Paying Student Loans
Though the proposal has gained support from the Trump family, giving employers a credit for paying student loans shifts costs to taxpayers. On the Heartland Institute.
When Drug Policy and Student Scholarships Meet
At UNC and other colleges, students convicted of drug-related offenses lose a year of financial aid eligibility for the first violation, which could discourage at-risk prospective students from applying. On the Daily Tar Heel.
The North Carolina Community College with a 30-Year-Old Biotech Program
Alamance Community College has been partnering with local and national companies to make a name for itself with textiles, IT, and other sectors. On EdNC.
Colleges the Only Stable Place for Public Intellectuals
In a digital world where reduction is favored over nuance, universities provide a space for deep discussions and complexity. On Christianity Today.