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Who Wins in a Race to the Bottom?

When first-mover advantage is significant and nobody enforces rules, we can expect those unburdened by conscience to be overrepresented among the winners.

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S.C. Lt. Governor Threatens to Defund HBCU That Canceled Her Speech

Pamela Evette said Thursday she’s “not a vindictive person.” But she’s gotten behind a push by some lawmakers to eliminate South Carolina State University’s funding.

Opinion

Part 2: Is Higher Education Having a Psychotic Breakdown?

Part two exposing the tension between higher education as a business and as a service and how this conflict has created the sector’s current identity crisis.

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Mandel Foundation Commits $125M to Case Western Reserve

Case Western Reserve University has received a $125 million commitment from the Mandel Foundation, the largest single gift bestowed in...
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Gas Prices and Commuter Schools

If prices stay this high or go higher by fall, we may see even greater shifts to online classes.

Opinion

When the Homie Comes to Campus: Connections to the HBO Series ‘Half Man’

Friendsickness can complicate students’ first-year transitions. Maintaining relationships with friends and family members around the same age is a necessary and useful mediator.

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‘Vulnerable’ Medical Schools Caught in MAGA’s Crosshairs

Republicans are scrutinizing “woke” medical schools. But experts warn that bowing to political pressure could hurt the future of public health, research and higher education. 

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After Board Wiped Out, 13 Former NSF Leaders Call for New Members, Director

Thirteen former leaders of the National Science Foundation are asking the Senate and the Trump administration to install leaders for...