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Stop Scaring Students
Devorah Lieberman wants pundits to stop ignoring the evidence that college helps people economically, even in economic downturns.
Crowdfunding Academic Research
In the face of increased competition and diminishing federal funding, some academic researchers are turning to crowdfunding platforms to raise money.
Tipping the Cap
New Colorado law – nominally about merit scholarships – is a backdoor way to let public universities enroll more out-of-state students without raising the state’s statutory cap on out-of-state students.
The New ‘New Normal’
With many states' economies rebounding, lawmakers are increasing funding for higher education and holding down tuition prices. Are things returning to a pre-recession normal, or simply taking another step toward a new model?
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
New Jersey’s opaque process of divvying up $1.3 billion in state money for capital projects leaves many unhappy with the proposed plans. But few “best practices” exist.
At Rutgers, a Question of Vetting
New Jersey's flagship university comes under fire for its screening and hiring process yet again, following abuse and discrimination allegations against its new athletics director.
Race and Inequity
Segregation in higher education remains largely ignored, but two new studies show increasing concentrations of disadvantaged students at community colleges can affect completion rates.