Penn Uses Junk Science to Go Woke on Pandemic Changes
In a defensible move to give professors some slack during the pandemic, Penn couldn't resist adding platitudes about gender and race that had no evidence to support them. On AEI.
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Biggest Enrollment Decline Since COVID-19
Spring enrollment fell almost 6 percent compared to last year, and community colleges lost 11 percent. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Well-Paid World of Diversity Consultants
Consulting on racial issues can make ideologues very wealthy with little pushback. On Tablet Mag.
Could Sports Betting Fund NC Higher Ed?
State legislators want to legalize gambling and say it could give the state an extra $50 million. On WCNC.
How to Make College Pay Off
Two new books offer some advice and warnings about getting a college degree. On Education Next.
Critical Race Theory Wants to Replace Rationality and Debate
The problem of CRT is its intolerance of any disagreement or criticism. On National Review.
Duke’s ‘White Greek Life’ Under Fire
Some students want to see Greek Life abolished for white students, saying fraternities and sororities perpetuate inequality, sexism, racism, and the usual litany of complaints. On Real Clear Education.
A Better Way for Loan Forgiveness
Retroactively doubling Pell Grants would help actually struggling students without favoring wealthy students. On the Urban Institute.
Howard Students Protest the End of Classics Department
Students don't want administrators to kill the classics. On The New York Times.
Exposing How Social Justice Has Wormed into the University
A report in Idaho takes a look at social justice influence among administrators as well as how it affects students' daily lives. On the American Mind.