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Inflation Will Hit Universities Hard

Aug 26, 2022 · Richard K. Vedder · Comments Off on Inflation Will Hit Universities Hard

It is indisputable that the U.S. faces the worst inflation in 40 years, an outcome that seemingly no one was predicting a few years ago. The impact on Americans of … Continue reading “Inflation Will Hit Universities Hard”


Did You Know? Fayetteville State University Joins NC Promise Program

May 26, 2022 · Natalia Mayorga · Comments Off on Did You Know? Fayetteville State University Joins NC Promise Program

Fayetteville State University (FSU) has joined the NC Promise program in an effort to lower student tuition. The university follows three other UNC Schools: UNC Pembroke, Western Carolina University (WCU), … Continue reading “Did You Know? Fayetteville State University Joins NC Promise Program”


The Very Model of a Modern University President

Mar 16, 2022 · Richard K. Vedder · Comments Off on The Very Model of a Modern University President

While American higher education often is rightly condemned for being inefficient, non-innovative, and resistant to change, there are exceptions, and there are some collegiate entrepreneurs whose success is worthy of … Continue reading “The Very Model of a Modern University President”


Did You Know? UNC System Keeps Tuition Frozen for 5th Year

Feb 25, 2021 · Anthony Hennen · Comments Off on Did You Know? UNC System Keeps Tuition Frozen for 5th Year

While annual tuition increases are the norm across higher ed, the University of North Carolina system has bucked this trend and kept tuition level for 5 years now. Though some … Continue reading “Did You Know? UNC System Keeps Tuition Frozen for 5th Year”


Did You Know? No Tuition Refund, But a Tuition Freeze for UNC Schools

Oct 1, 2020 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Did You Know? No Tuition Refund, But a Tuition Freeze for UNC Schools

The abrupt switch to online classes was shocking for tens of thousands of students and professors across the country. Universities were then awash in refund demands from students and their … Continue reading “Did You Know? No Tuition Refund, But a Tuition Freeze for UNC Schools”


Mitch Daniels Takes the Helm at Purdue

Mar 7, 2014 · Jane S. Shaw · Comments Off on Mitch Daniels Takes the Helm at Purdue

A no-nonsense politician completes his first year as president and has ambitious plans in store for the university.

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  • The Department of Education’s “Secret Shoppers” May 25, 2023

    Students around the country pay top dollar and take on mountains of debt to earn a degree. They hope doing so will pay dividends in the future. But some colleges … Continue reading “The Department of Education’s “Secret Shoppers””

  • Let’s Improve Student Engagement May 18, 2023

    Undergraduate student engagement is on the decline. That’s according to the publishing and research firm Wiley, which, in February, released a “State of the Student” survey indicating that student engagement … Continue reading “Let’s Improve Student Engagement”

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  • Undoing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Requires Alumni Effort May 29, 2023

    An historic battle is waging over the future of higher education in the U.S. And the stakes couldn’t be higher. The presenting issues are critical social justice theory and freedom … Continue reading “Undoing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Requires Alumni Effort”

  • How Our College Leaders “Cull the Herd” May 26, 2023

    Every so often, one of our college leaders blurts out the truth about their feelings and beliefs. In their public pronouncements, they always try to appear reasonable, when they’re actually … Continue reading “How Our College Leaders “Cull the Herd””

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