‘College for Everyone’ Makes the World Worse
Much of a college degree's value comes from signaling: demonstrating that you have marketable skills, rather than a college degree teaching those marketable skills. In The Atlantic.
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Don’t Look to Coaches to Reform College Basketball
College basketball can't be fixed by its coaches because the status quo is too comfortable for them. On Deadspin.
Colleges Rarely Include Political Views in Non-Discrimination Policies
Few colleges include political affiliation as part of their non-discrimination statements, and even fewer mention it in job advertisements. On Heterodox Academy.
Accreditor Reaffirms UNC’s Academic Standing
Despite probation and an NCAA investigation, the Southern Association of Schools Commission on Colleges greenlighted UNC's academic standing until the next regular review in a decade. On the News & Observer.
Moody’s Drops Higher Ed Outlook from Stable to Negative
Given the uncertainty in higher education about state support and tax status, Moody's expects more financial pressure on the industry.
Applying for College Is Confusing Because Colleges Run It
The lack of transparency in the admissions process and differences in institutional missions make it difficult for students to know what colleges want. In The New York Times.
Football Player Loses Scholarship for Youtube Videos
A football player at the University of Central Florida is fighting to get his scholarship back after the NCAA revoked it for earning ad revenue from his popular football-focused Youtube videos. On Reason.
Asian Students Worried About Hiding Their Ethnicity to Get College Admission
Due to concerns that Asian students could be too dominant in higher ed, students themselves try to avoid divulging their background. On Slate.
19 States Revoke Professional Licenses for Falling Behind on Student Loan Payments
Making it harder to repay student loans, many graduates lose their legal ability to work in their field of choice as punishment for not repaying loans. On Bloomberg.
Higher Ed Ignores Rural America
Higher ed journalism and colleges have overlooked rural areas of the country, rarely attempting to intentionally improve enrollment and graduation for those students. On The Atlantic.