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14 juillet 2017

Second Thoughts About Higher Education Decisions

HomeBy Paul Fain. A majority of Americans who attended college say they received a quality education. But half would change at least one of these three decisions if they could do it all over again: the type of degree they pursued or their choice of major or institution. More...

14 juillet 2017

Author discusses ideas in his new book, 'The Toxic University'

HomeBy Scott Jaschik. Author discusses his new book, which argues that politicians and “zombie leadership” in higher education are destroying academic values. More...

14 juillet 2017

Cornell Ends Contract With Nike

HomeBy Scott Jaschik. Cornell University has announced that it is ending its contract with Nike, saying the athletic apparel company was unwilling to sign a "standard" agreement pledging to follow a code of conduct for its workers, a code developed and endorsed by many colleges and universities. More...

13 juillet 2017

No Suspensions Seen at Middlebury

HomeBy Scott Jaschik. College finishes disciplinary processes related to Charles Murray visit and its disruption. Local police will not bring charges against anyone for attack on a professor. More...

13 juillet 2017

The Bias That a College Ignores?

HomeBy Jeremy Bauer-Wolf. Lawsuit charges San Francisco State allowed anti-Jewish discrimination, not intervening when events were disrupted, and that some students feel scared to walk around campus. More...

13 juillet 2017

NCAA: Disparities Persist for Women in Athletics

HomeBy Jeremy Bauer-Wolf. National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I institutions spend about double on their men’s teams what they do on women’s sports, according to a new report the association released this week to mark the 45th anniversary of the federal law prohibiting gender discrimination. More...

13 juillet 2017

Oregon Basketball Star Allowed to Play During Sexual Assault Investigation

HomeBy Jeremy Bauer-Wolf. A former University of Oregon men’s basketball player was allowed to play this year while under investigation for sexual assault. More...

13 juillet 2017

Gender and Cyberbullying Targets

HomeBy Jeremy Bauer-Wolf. Female university students are more likely to be ridiculed online about their sexual activity, and men are more likely to be bullied about their sexual orientation and whether they’re skilled or talented enough at sports and hobbies, a new study has found. More...

13 juillet 2017

This ‘House’ Doesn’t Win

HomeBy Jeremy Bauer-Wolf. In a twist on the college film, Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler portray parents in need of money to pay their daughter’s college tuition. Don’t expect discussion of 529 plans or free tuition states. More...

13 juillet 2017

White Supremacy Spillover

HomeBy Jeremy Bauer-Wolf. Though white supremacist activity has plagued colleges nationwide, the University of Virginia has been caught up in a firestorm beyond what has typically been seen in recent months, such as controversial fliers being tacked up around campus or outspoken speakers invited. More...

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