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Congressional Democrats are reintroducing the Debt-Free College Act in an attempt to lower costs and increase federal intervention in higher education.
Congressional Democrats are reintroducing the Debt-Free College Act in an attempt to lower costs and increase federal intervention in higher education.
 
State governments treat public university land as non-taxable because the mission of these institutions is nonprofit education
State governments treat public university land as non-taxable because the mission of these institutions is nonprofit education
 
A strong executive with a proven track record, though lacking a typical background in academia, is selected as president of a large public research university in America's heartland
A strong executive with a proven track record, though lacking a typical background in academia, is selected as president of a large public research university in America's heartland
 
Today, the President's Commission on White House Fellows announces the appointment of the 2018-2019 class of White House Fellows.
Today, the President's Commission on White House Fellows announces the appointment of the 2018-2019 class of White House Fellows.
 
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified 150 years ago—on July 9, 1868
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified 150 years ago—on July 9, 1868
 
Doris Asby Johnson, age 85, died peacefully on May 8th, 2018 after bravely battling Parkinson's at Moosehaven Health Care Center, Orange Park, Florida
Doris Asby Johnson, age 85, died peacefully on May 8th, 2018 after bravely battling Parkinson's at Moosehaven Health Care Center, Orange Park, Florida
 
Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State University is a school enrolling some 35,000 students. Arguably, the most noteworthy thing about it is the fact that its officials keep making decisions that land it in court
Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State University is a school enrolling some 35,000 students. Arguably, the most noteworthy thing about it is the fact that its officials keep making decisions that land it in court
 
As an alumnus of the University of Texas Law School and the father of a recent UT graduate, I pay close attention to what is going on at my alma mater
As an alumnus of the University of Texas Law School and the father of a recent UT graduate, I pay close attention to what is going on at my alma mater
 
The UNC Board of Governors have awarded Dr. Gregory Chadwick, dean of East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine, with the 2017 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service
The UNC Board of Governors have awarded Dr. Gregory Chadwick, dean of East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine, with the 2017 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service
 
Universities have by and large rendered themselves unable to be policed-sometimes quite literally-and that has not gone unnoticed by the legislators who fund them
Universities have by and large rendered themselves unable to be policed-sometimes quite literally-and that has not gone unnoticed by the legislators who fund them
 
Legislating a problem away is an extremely tempting option, when available. Why not try to fix the most intractable problem in public higher education-its intensifying politicization-with a single stroke of a pen, if you hold the ultimate authority through legislative majorities
Legislating a problem away is an extremely tempting option, when available. Why not try to fix the most intractable problem in public higher education-its intensifying politicization-with a single stroke of a pen, if you hold the ultimate authority through legislative majorities
 
The political interests of colleges and universities are adding to a growing list of problems for the schools over the past decade, and the free market will punish them accordingly, experts say
The political interests of colleges and universities are adding to a growing list of problems for the schools over the past decade, and the free market will punish them accordingly, experts say
 
I wanted to "bury" them-in rhetorical fashion-for removing institutional neutrality out of the otherwise outstanding North Carolina Campus Free Speech Act
I wanted to "bury" them-in rhetorical fashion-for removing institutional neutrality out of the otherwise outstanding North Carolina Campus Free Speech Act
 
The passage of the North Carolina Campus Free Speech Act (HB 527) this legislative session was a great advance for the spirit of free inquiry that is, or should be, at the heart of higher education.
The passage of the North Carolina Campus Free Speech Act (HB 527) this legislative session was a great advance for the spirit of free inquiry that is, or should be, at the heart of higher education.
 
James Gates Jr. is a theoretical physicist renowned for his work with supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory. The University of Maryland professor says he prefers to shun publicity, but his curriculum vitae boasts of many accomplishments and honors, including service on former President Obam
James Gates Jr. is a theoretical physicist renowned for his work with supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory. The University of Maryland professor says he prefers to shun publicity, but his curriculum vitae boasts of many accomplishments and honors, including service on former President Obam
 
At the school where I taught for almost 35 years, the University of Wisconsin—Madison, campus leaders continue their rush to respond to the BlackOut demands put forth by black student leaders last spring
At the school where I taught for almost 35 years, the University of Wisconsin—Madison, campus leaders continue their rush to respond to the BlackOut demands put forth by black student leaders last spring
 
Like all public universities, the University of Texas has a governing body that is supposed to oversee its management-the Board of Regents
Like all public universities, the University of Texas has a governing body that is supposed to oversee its management-the Board of Regents
 
When the Supreme Court agreed to hear Abigail Fisher's challenge to the University of Texas's admissions program a second time, it seemed that the writing was on the wall
When the Supreme Court agreed to hear Abigail Fisher's challenge to the University of Texas's admissions program a second time, it seemed that the writing was on the wall
 
Project Veritas, the investigative journalism outfit led by James O'Keefe and known for explosive undercover videos, released their latest work - an investigation into Common Core and the big money being made off the controversial standards.
Project Veritas, the investigative journalism outfit led by James O'Keefe and known for explosive undercover videos, released their latest work - an investigation into Common Core and the big money being made off the controversial standards.
 
Colleges and universities are complex operations-often with billion-dollar budgets. The stakes are high: what happens on our campuses affects not only students but the society at large.
Colleges and universities are complex operations-often with billion-dollar budgets. The stakes are high: what happens on our campuses affects not only students but the society at large.
 
Higher education is often an ignored issue in presidential campaigns. The 2016 campaign, however, may be different.
Higher education is often an ignored issue in presidential campaigns. The 2016 campaign, however, may be different.
 
In 2000, the Supreme Court ruled in Board of Regents v. Southworth that using mandatory student fees to fund student organizations and speakers does not violate the First Amendment rights of those who disagree with the content.
In 2000, the Supreme Court ruled in Board of Regents v. Southworth that using mandatory student fees to fund student organizations and speakers does not violate the First Amendment rights of those who disagree with the content.
 
Does that name ring a bell? In 1993, President Clinton nominated Lani Guinier for the position of assistant attorney general, but later he withdrew her nomination after her writings on voting and affirmative action came under severe criticism.
Does that name ring a bell? In 1993, President Clinton nominated Lani Guinier for the position of assistant attorney general, but later he withdrew her nomination after her writings on voting and affirmative action came under severe criticism.
 
Mr. Deward Hoakard Smith, age 94, a resident of 910 Bonner Street, Washington, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Deward Hoakard Smith, age 94, a resident of 910 Bonner Street, Washington, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at his home.
 
This year has been an eventful one for higher education in general and for North Carolina specifically. As Santa checks his list, the Pope Center has a few suggestions as to who's been naughty and nice this year.
This year has been an eventful one for higher education in general and for North Carolina specifically. As Santa checks his list, the Pope Center has a few suggestions as to who's been naughty and nice this year.
 
Tenure—a contractual arrangement that grants job security to veteran faculty members—has been a feature of American higher education since the late 19th century.
Tenure—a contractual arrangement that grants job security to veteran faculty members—has been a feature of American higher education since the late 19th century.
 
Many American colleges and universities are in the thrall of “diversity,” but none more so than my institution, the University of Wisconsin.
Many American colleges and universities are in the thrall of “diversity,” but none more so than my institution, the University of Wisconsin.
 
The North Carolina Senate has just proposed its budget for the 2014-15 year, which begins July 1. This is the second in an annual series. First we had the governor's budget; now we have the Senate's; and the House of Representatives will follow soon.
The North Carolina Senate has just proposed its budget for the 2014-15 year, which begins July 1. This is the second in an annual series. First we had the governor's budget; now we have the Senate's; and the House of Representatives will follow soon.
 
Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court took a step toward weakening racial preferences in university admissions. Ed Blum is trying to end them for good, potentially starting with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court took a step toward weakening racial preferences in university admissions. Ed Blum is trying to end them for good, potentially starting with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
 
Education is the most important function of state government. While there are some exciting and wonderful things going on in education North Carolina’s outcomes are far from what we want and need.
Education is the most important function of state government. While there are some exciting and wonderful things going on in education North Carolina’s outcomes are far from what we want and need.
 
Perhaps the most glaring weakness among American college students is their writing. Many enter college lacking the ability to put together even a single good paragraph - and graduate without much improvement. It has been that way for a long time.
Perhaps the most glaring weakness among American college students is their writing. Many enter college lacking the ability to put together even a single good paragraph - and graduate without much improvement. It has been that way for a long time.
 
Big things were anticipated for higher education reform in 2013 - but the sizzle turned to fizzle in many cases. Landmark court decisions got pushed off for another year, bubbles didn't quite burst, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) did not take over vast swaths of the higher education...
Big things were anticipated for higher education reform in 2013 - but the sizzle turned to fizzle in many cases. Landmark court decisions got pushed off for another year, bubbles didn't quite burst, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) did not take over vast swaths of the higher education...
 
It often appears as if the country’s six regional accrediting agencies are the federal overseers of all things higher education. It’s time to put an end to their expansive role; doing so would very likely set off a great chain of positive reform. This is especially important now, as Congress is...
It often appears as if the country’s six regional accrediting agencies are the federal overseers of all things higher education. It’s time to put an end to their expansive role; doing so would very likely set off a great chain of positive reform. This is especially important now, as Congress is...
 
Indeed, even in our state of North Carolina, where the first solidly Republican government in over 100 years won monumental victories, such as the end of tenure in K-12 education and major changes to the tax code, there was almost no reform for higher education.
Indeed, even in our state of North Carolina, where the first solidly Republican government in over 100 years won monumental victories, such as the end of tenure in K-12 education and major changes to the tax code, there was almost no reform for higher education.
 
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