The Problems with UNC’s Alert System
AlertCarolina, used to notify students of assaults and other crime, is often slow and factually inaccurate. On the Daily Tar Heel.
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NC Community Colleges Offer Too Many Paid Holidays
After an audit, the state found that more than half of community colleges give more paid holidays than the standard dozen that state and county employees get. On WRAL.
Civil Rights Group Sues DeVos
Three civil rights group brought the suit based on opposition to DeVos' revised sexual assault policies. On Inside Higher Ed.
UConn Offers Students Counseling After Announcement of Ben Shapiro Speech
University administrators were pro-active in offering counseling in case "even the thought of" Shapiro speaking on campus bothered students. On National Review.
Universities Put Hopes in Innovation Centers
The centers have been favored as a strategy for new ideas and reform, but producing systemic change is a difficult feat. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
New UNC System Branding: a $250,000 Investment
The development, advertising, and logo designs took about a year. On WRAL.
Women Avoid Majors Known for Gender Bias
A field's reputation can deter women from enrolling in its courses, pushing them to others where they feel their gender will be less of an issue. On Inside Higher Ed.
Fewer College Graduates Are Moving
Only 10 percent of young adults with a college degree moved states, a significant decline compared to a decade ago. On MarketWatch.
On Campus, Religion Rarely Plays a Role for Students
A new survey shows that first-year students' interest in religious diversity "plummets." On Inside Higher Ed.
Public Hearing for Possible Confederate Monument Relocation
The North Carolina Historical Commission announced plans to discuss the relocation of monuments from the state Capitol Grounds, which could have implications for similar ones on college campuses. On the Daily Tar Heel.