Republicans have less confidence in higher education than Democrats, according to survey
According to a recent Gallup News poll, 26 percent of Republicans and 50 percent of Democrats have strong confidence in higher education.
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Federal investigation finds UC Berkeley's is out of compliance with Title IX
Several of U.C. Berkeley's policies when dealing with professor-on-student sexual assault and harassment are out of compliance with Title IX.
UW-Stevens Point will discontinue 13 academic programs for upcoming semesters
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will will expand or add 16 programs in areas with high-demand career paths while eliminating others.
California leads the way in expanding access to abortion
The California Senate has passed a bill that would require universities in the state to provide medication-based abortion through student health centers. UC Berkeley students are joining the fight to expand these services. But how does expanding access to abortions compare to UNC's family planning options?
Devos, Congress asked to make those with drug convictions aid eligible
In a letter last month, the group urged U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and policymakers to reinstate Federal Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated students and eliminate a question on the FAFSA that asks if the applicant has had a drug conviction.
HBCUs on the fringe: what NC's U.S. Rep. Walker and the government can do to support them
North Carolina has its fair share of HBCUs, each with unique personalities. However, these schools face financial difficulty, and the government wants to step in to help. U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., is an organizer of annual meetings between legislators and historically black college and university leaders. Staff writer Michael Meeks spoke with Walker about his work with HBCUs, as well as future plans for higher education.
Ahead of HQ2 decision, Amazon recruits heavily from Triangle universities
The company is one of the biggest recruiters for graduates of UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and has worked closely with the school over the last couple years.
Alabama HBCU to close its doors this spring
Concordia College Alabama will finish out the spring semester and then close due to financial issues.
3.9 million college dropouts are struggling to pay student loan debt
Almost half of students who enter college don't finish their degrees, and 3.9 million of these students have student loan debt.
'It's been a real roller coaster': UNC attempts to help DACA recipients
It is estimated North Carolina has about 25,000 DACA recipients, about 3,000 of which are enrolled in college. With the future of these students uncertain, North Carolina universities are taking a look at what resources they can offer.
Q&A with Elon's first female president Connie Book
Connie Book, Elon's first female president, started her first week at the University March 1.
UC San Diego academic senate rejects petition to cancel course on Woody Allen
Despite low enrollment and the moral implications of teaching the course, the UC San Diego senate denied a request to discontinue a Woody Allen class on the premise of academic freedom and the First Amendment.
Admissions offices reassure prospective students after gun reform protests
Students subject to disciplinary action as a result of gun reform protests will not be penalized at many institutions.
Mobile clinic at WSSU is offering new services and extended hours
Following a grant, Winston-Salem State University's Rams Know H.O.W. Mobile Clinic is now offering extended hours and more services.
APLU intiative prioritizes college completion and cooperation
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities is introducing a new project designed to encourage institutional cooperation and increase college graduation rates.
Duke to open First Amendment clinic, offer free counsel
With UNC still barred from litigation by the UNC Board of Governors, Duke Law School plans to open a First Amendment Clinic, which will give free legal representation.
Nursing Now brings importance of nursing to the forefront of global conversation
A duchess, a princess and WHO leaders talked the importance of nurses via webcast for the Nursing Now launch, a global campaign hosted by the UNC School of Nursing and IntraHealth International.
US Education Department to examine student loan forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking public comment on how to assess if student loan borrowers meet the undue hardship standard for loan forgiveness.
Voters see disparities in quality of education across the South, poll shows
"Broadly, schools in the South tend to be funded at lower levels per student than schools in other parts of the country. But southern states also tend to have lower average incomes, and more disadvantaged students, than other parts of the country."
Criminal Justice Awareness and Action group focuses on stigma around crime
The Criminal Justice Awareness and Action group (CJAA) believes a person is more than a crime. That's why it held a series of events this week to challenge students to consider how a criminal record's lasting effects.
