While there has been much discussion in recent years about whether a college degree is still necessary for success, a new survey has found that most Americans still see the … Continue reading “College Still Has Value, but Let’s Reassess the Price Tag”
College and university spending across the nation continues to exceed reasonable expectations. And North Carolina institutions are no exception. In the Tar Heel State and beyond, campuses continue to expand, … Continue reading “How Much Do North Carolina’s Universities Spend?”
The college sports world is bracing for impact, as several teams may be looking to switch conferences in the coming seasons. A FanNation report on possible departures from the Atlantic … Continue reading “Athletic Conference Realignment Continues Apace”
The California State University System is implementing a plan that will encourage universities to hit enrollment targets, but at great cost. In January, Cal State leaders announced the blueprints for … Continue reading “Will State University Systems Punish Underperforming Schools?”
The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) released its biennial tuition-discounting survey in April. The results indicate that increasing discounts may be the canary in the coal … Continue reading “Tuition Discount Rates Are Rising”
Thousands of current and recently graduated students across the UNC System—and millions around the country—are having future job and academic opportunities put on hold as a result of outstanding account … Continue reading “What Are “Stranded” Credits?”
Public higher education was once America’s great enabler, permitting young people from lower-class backgrounds to attend college for very little money and to rise as far as their abilities and … Continue reading “Why Don’t Governing Boards Rein in College Costs?”
The importance of college football to university education is vastly overrated. Rather than an integral part of the college experience, football means more student debt, another burden for taxpayers, and … Continue reading “Is College Football an Expensive Luxury for Many Universities?”
Amid COVID-19, nearly every college—whether a community college or a four-year institution—is facing an unusually tight budget this year. As the economy takes a hard hit, key sources of higher … Continue reading “Financial Warning Signs at NC Colleges Expose Existing Problems”
College leaders and professors who appear more interested in themselves than in education are doing great harm.