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Students’ Fresh Thoughts on Value and Affordability 

Most students say they’re getting a valuable college education, but their feelings are mixed when asked directly about affordability, according to new Student Voice data. Students also weigh in on ideas for lowering costs—and reject cuts to academics (including tenure) and to student supports.

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Tutor.com Faces Scrutiny Over Data Privacy Concerns

A Senate committee is investigating the Chinese-owned company.

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Value of College Degree Is Clear, but Public Skepticism Persists

A new report from the Pew Research Center shows that the wealth gap between people with and without college degrees remains wide.

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Campus Leaders Stand Their Ground Before Congress

In previous hearings, presidents equivocated on moral questions or were accused of throwing faculty under the bus. This time, leaders pushed back against lawmakers.

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Lawmakers Sought to Mandate Class on Founding Documents. What Were Professors to Do?

Conservative groups are pushing civics requirements in higher education, not just K-12. In North Carolina, undergraduates now must study the founding documents. Will other states follow?

Report: Test Scores Helpful for Remedial Course Placement

A new report from ACT, the company that owns and administers its namesake standardized exam, found that its test scores...

Parents’ Lack of Worry About COVID’s Effects on Kids: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Morgan Polikoff, professor of education at the University of Southern California, examines why parents don't...
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UNC System Board Votes to Eliminate DEI Offices

The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted on Thursday morning to eliminate a policy requiring diversity, equity...