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NCAA, Major College Leagues Reach $2.7B Settlement on Player Pay
Five Takeaways From the UCLA, Northwestern, Rutgers Antisemitism Hearing
Republicans sharply criticized Northwestern, but didn’t land any knock-out blows. UCLA avoided tough scrutiny. And this time, Democrats and faculty members went on the offensive.
Tutor.com Faces Scrutiny Over Data Privacy Concerns
A Senate committee is investigating the Chinese-owned company.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Can I Just Make Room for Interesting Things?
In the liberal arts, we don’t have an employability problem; we have a messaging problem, Kristin Brennan and Stephen Perkinson write.