V-c’s funding plea ‘shows funding struggle’ at Indian universities
While India’s prestigious IITs flex fundraising muscle, others in sector are ‘left in the lurch’ Read more
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Academics receive $297 million in NIH funds to study racism and health
The National Institutes of Health pledged to fund 437 projects and 43 sub-projects examining racism in healthcare a total of $297,282,984 for fiscal year 2022, according to an analysis by The College Fix. Read more
What’s behind the sky-high cost of a college education — and are there any solutions?
The Biden administration’s announcement that up to $20,000 in student loan debt will be canceled for borrowers will bring welcome relief to millions, as long as courts allow. But that relief won’t do anything to slow the rapidly rising cost of going to college. Read more
Pushing Their Peers to the Polls
College students turned out in force for the 2018 and 2020 elections. Some have been working hard this cycle to make sure that trend continues. Read more
Club president, daughter of communism victim speaks about vandalized display
Campus Reform spoke with Georgetown University (GU) senior and Network for Enlightened Women (NeW) chapter president Jessica Costescu, whose anti-communist display was vandalized on Monday. Read more
These North Carolina counties were politically aligned. Education has divided them
In the rural mountains of North Carolina’s High Country, the population of Boone has boomed over the last two decades — and so has its voting power. Read more
Students take advantage of corporate work programs to pay for college
Students who want to pay for college have options besides taking out tens of thousands of dollars in loans — companies continue to offer tuition assistance programs, some with successful track records. Read more
Divisive Academic Freedom Conference Proceeds
Controversial event on academic freedom at Stanford University goes forward amid controversy. Speakers include Amy Wax, Jordan Peterson, Scott Atlas, Joshua Katz and more. Read more
Sino-US student exchanges key to future
Reality begins with a dream. A dream you dream alone can be fantasy; a dream we dream together can become a reality. Read more
‘The endpoint of critical race theory’: Columbia University faces backlash for segregated graduations
Columbia University in New York City will host virtual graduation ceremonies segregated by race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, in addition to its main commencement ceremonies for all students. Read more
