Do you think college students should be able to get a refund if they fail?
Jamie McIvor of the BBC reports.
Failing students at Scots university could get rebates
Prof Craig Mahoney said the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) was looking at concepts such as a rebate system and guaranteeing students paid...
The White House is honoring College Counselors for the first time this year.
Alicia Maule of MSNBC writes:
Michelle Obama: College counselors are key
For the first time in history, the National School Counselor of the Year will be honored at the White House. The initiative was developed as a means to provide college...
Insert snarky “naughty librarian” joke here.
Carolyn Sung and Joe Sutton of CNN reported.
Porn filmed in Oregon State University library
Oregon State University’s main library just went viral, and not because of its state-of-the-art computer lab.
A 19-year-old woman was cited Tuesday evening for allegedly using the university library at the campus in Corvallis,...
Vanderbilt is hosting a sex workshop right after a guilty rape verdict. Is that a good choice?
Adam Tamburin from The Tennessean reports.
Vanderbilt to have sex workshop week after verdict
Students at Vanderbilt University are using provocative words and imagery to encourage their peers to talk about sex on campus.
The students, who are...
Ozone, global warming, climate change, whatever… it’s hard to keep up these days. But researchers at UC Berkeley believe they’ve discovered the reason this ancient Mexican City fell out of prominence.
Sahil Chanoy at The Daily Californian writes:
UC Berkeley researchers link climate change to decline of Mexican city
In a study published this...
I’m not sure I follow the logic here. If there is any.
Michael Cipriano of the College Fix reported.
Professor: MLK Memorial a reminder of racism, racial divide in Washington D.C. American University ‘race, privilege and class’ panel slams ‘diversity’ in D.C., white cops
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial stands proudly...
VCU and other universities are starting a trend to end the SAT for college. Karin Kapsidelis from the Richmond Times Dispatch reports.
VCU to rely on GPA, not SAT scores
Virginia Commonwealth University no longer will require applicants with a high school GPA of 3.3 or higher to submit SAT scores, President Michael...
Mr. Cantor has the extra time now that he’s no longer serving in congress. Why not?
Jennifer Levitz of the Wall Street Journal reported.
Eric Cantor Plans Stint at Harvard as Visiting Fellow
Eric Cantor, the former House majority leader, will join Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government as a visiting fellow in...
Colleges and universities received record amounts of money this past year. Kaitlin Mulhere from Inside Higher Ed reports.
Deep-Pocket Donors
Charitable donations to colleges reached an all-time high of nearly $38 billion last year, according to an annual survey released today by the Council for Aid to Education.
Donors...
In her new column, Ann Coulter has advice for Republicans when it comes to higher education.
How Much is That Psychology Degree Worth?
The Republican leadership in Congress still hasn’t held hearings on why college is so expensive, although I proposed the idea two weeks ago. Of course, it’s been a month since...
Heaven forbid college students learn about freedom, or liberty, or democratic republics. The Chinese education minister issued an edict to protect communism.
According to Fox News:
China education minister says Western values must be excluded from higher education curriculum
BEIJING – China’s education minister has issued a stern warning against threats to communist ideological...
Dartmouth bans hard liquor in an effort to make the campus safer. Jake New from Inside Higher Ed reports.
Taking On Dartmouth Culture
As part of a major new plan to excise “extreme behaviors” on its campus, Dartmouth College announced Thursday that it will ban hard alcohol, create a new student housing system...
Oh my. Students might protest when they finish with more important matters.
Paul Caron of the TaxProfBlog reports.
Female, Minority Professors Are Paid Less Than White Male Professors at UC-Berkeley
UC-Berkeley Press Release, Campus Poised to Act on Salary Gaps for Women, Minority Faculty:
The gaps aren’t large, nor are the causes clear. But the...
A promising student at Stanford has been accused of rape and is now banned from campus. ABC 7 News San Francisco – Oakland – San Jose reports.
Stanford Student Accused of Rape Withdraws from University
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Calif. (KGO) — A Stanford University swimmer withdrew from the university Tuesday in disgrace amid sexual...
The panel on the FOX News program ‘Outnumbered’ recently discussed this issue.
We cited a report that’s part of their conversation.
UC Berkeley — where even the doctors are protesting something.
Doctors from all University of California campuses organized a strike, alleging unfair labor practices.
Sahil Chanoy of The Daily Californian reports:
Student-care doctors strike across UC campuses, allege unfair labor practices
Student-care doctors from all 10 UC campuses went on strike Tuesday to protest unfair...
This is an update to a story we ran earlier this week. Charles Blow left an important detail out of his story.
Via Twitchy.
Charles Blow: At Yale, the Police Detained My Son http://t.co/XqQrkzSDbD This is why
DeBlasio told his son Dante: Be careful near police.
— Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean) January
26, 2015
Race Matters:...
Among the many things the newly minted Texas legislature hopes to debate is whether or not to allow concealed carry on Texas college campuses.
Stephen Green of Your Houston News reports:
Legislature could debate CHL carry on college campuses
Three state legislators from Montgomery County are leading the charge to allow concealed handgun license...
According to these folks, the answer to fighting discrimination is… more discrimination.
Mark Tapson of Frontpage Mag reports.
‘Gender Justice’ Professors Urge Discrimination Against White Males
Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was recently the scene of a forum on misogyny titled “Transforming our campus and strengthening our community.” The discussion, hosted in part...
Because of course they did.
G. Haley Massara of The Daily Californian reports:
Campus animal rights club protests Domino’s Pizza location
A UC Berkeley animal rights activist club held a demonstration in front of a Domino’s Pizza franchise Saturday, protesting an ad campaign they felt was misleading as well as the company’s use of...
Isn’t it strange how some people are acting like the now discredited story about rape at UVA really happened?
CBS News in Washington, DC reported.
National Leaders Tell U. Va. Sororities to Avoid Frat Bid Night
Sororities at the University of Virginia have been told to stay away from fraternity recruitment events scheduled Saturday.
The...
The repercussions from the fake UNC courses for athletes are still occurring. The athletes are now striking back for not receiving a quality education.
Inside Higher Ed has the story.
Two Former Athletes Sue UNC, NCAA Over Fake Courses
Two former athletes at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are suing the...
