The College Sports Consultant Who Made $700,000 from East Carolina
College sports consultants are another example of the college sports spending spree for vague work of which few are aware. On the Intercollegiate.
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Immunocompromised Students Nervous to Return to Classes at UNC
While many students want to return to campus, students with health issues are less excited at the idea. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Major Reform on the Horizon for PA Higher Ed?
Pennsylvania's 14-college system now has the power to consolidate campuses and share services; over the last decade, it's struggling with controlling costs as its student population has fallen 20 percent. On Education Dive.
The Alternatives to Student Loans
Income Share Agreements are becoming more common, but Income Contingent Loans are used in the UK and Australia, and carry some distinct advantages. On Real Clear Education.
Community Colleges Get $40 Million to Expand Training Programs
The Department of Labor wants to see schools ready to help local economic growth. On Community College Daily.
Lib Arts Students Haven’t Been Robbed
As campuses are set to shut down, students can make their own experiences and challenge themselves. On The New York Times.
For Research Universities, Admissions Are All Right
UNC has hit enrollment highs, and NC State is doing well; research schools are retaining their dominance. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Shrinking Space for Disagreement on Campus
At Princeton, the pressure is on to go along with extreme voices to be good "allies." On Quillette.
Professors Resist In-Person Fall Classes
Though some students are gung-ho about returning to campus, professors are much more leery and concerned about the health risks. On Fox News.
5 College Conferences Punt on Fall Sports
As coronavirus cases spiked, some conferences have seen the writing on the wall and canceled sports, while others have limited sports to conference play. On Education Dive.