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More than 10 years after the Commission on the Future of Higher Education assessed the plight of American universities, experts say the problems they identified remain entrenched, and new challenges strains educators even further
More than 10 years after the Commission on the Future of Higher Education assessed the plight of American universities, experts say the problems they identified remain entrenched, and new challenges strains educators even further
 
When North Carolina is competing with other states and nations for investment, business startups and expansions, and high-value professionals, we start out with some important advantages
When North Carolina is competing with other states and nations for investment, business startups and expansions, and high-value professionals, we start out with some important advantages
 
The list of schools eligible for the Innovative School District program just got a little smaller. Six schools remain as officials led by ISD Superintendent Eric Hall narrowed the list of schools eligible for the new program starting in the 2018-19 school year.
The list of schools eligible for the Innovative School District program just got a little smaller. Six schools remain as officials led by ISD Superintendent Eric Hall narrowed the list of schools eligible for the new program starting in the 2018-19 school year.
 
Anyone who applies for an executive or upper management position at a university these days must demonstrate a "strong commitment to diversity."
Anyone who applies for an executive or upper management position at a university these days must demonstrate a "strong commitment to diversity."
 
On Thursday (September 28, 2017), conservative commentator Steven Crowder released an undercover video (below) exposing the violence-embracing leftist movement Antifa.
On Thursday (September 28, 2017), conservative commentator Steven Crowder released an undercover video (below) exposing the violence-embracing leftist movement Antifa.
 
Members of our United States military are afforded very little input when it comes to decisions that significantly impact their lives and the lives of their family members
Members of our United States military are afforded very little input when it comes to decisions that significantly impact their lives and the lives of their family members
 
Pittsburgh Steelers Left Tackle Alejandro Villanueva was the only player on his team to stand for the national anthem - he's also a highly-decorated U.S. military veteran.
Pittsburgh Steelers Left Tackle Alejandro Villanueva was the only player on his team to stand for the national anthem - he's also a highly-decorated U.S. military veteran.
 
Chronic absences are a problem in North Carolina's traditional public schools. Among teachers, not students
Chronic absences are a problem in North Carolina's traditional public schools. Among teachers, not students
 
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners' vote to table a decision on High Point's proposed downtown stadium casts doubt on the project's future
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners' vote to table a decision on High Point's proposed downtown stadium casts doubt on the project's future
 
The debate about the future of the Affordable Care Act is surging once again
The debate about the future of the Affordable Care Act is surging once again
 
There's a running argument on the right these days. It begins each time the left overreacts to a Trumpian move with wild radicalism, alienating Americans in the middle.
There's a running argument on the right these days. It begins each time the left overreacts to a Trumpian move with wild radicalism, alienating Americans in the middle.
 
It is evident that Congress is unable to pass meaningful and significant healthcare reform
It is evident that Congress is unable to pass meaningful and significant healthcare reform
 
The administrators who oversee public university campuses across North Carolina could see a tighter budget in the years ahead
The administrators who oversee public university campuses across North Carolina could see a tighter budget in the years ahead
 
On Sunday, Secretary of Defense James Mattis hilariously proved once again that he has no time for matters that are outside his purview or beyond the limitations of his office, that he has a job to do, and that's about it.
On Sunday, Secretary of Defense James Mattis hilariously proved once again that he has no time for matters that are outside his purview or beyond the limitations of his office, that he has a job to do, and that's about it.
 
A few years ago, something changed in class. I customarily taught classes where my students read multiple books, wrote thoughtful reflective essays, and came to class prepared to engage in rich discussions
A few years ago, something changed in class. I customarily taught classes where my students read multiple books, wrote thoughtful reflective essays, and came to class prepared to engage in rich discussions
 
Earlier this month Amazon announced it was looking for a second headquarters in North America
Earlier this month Amazon announced it was looking for a second headquarters in North America
 
Founding UNC President Bill Friday was fond of boasting that our universities were the "crown jewels" of our state. Friday welcomed the restructuring of all public universities into a consolidated system in the 1970s, but he disagreed with the 32-member Board of Governors
Founding UNC President Bill Friday was fond of boasting that our universities were the "crown jewels" of our state. Friday welcomed the restructuring of all public universities into a consolidated system in the 1970s, but he disagreed with the 32-member Board of Governors
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that devotes state funding to address the controversial chemical GenX in the Cape Fear River, setting up a political war of words with legislative leaders
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that devotes state funding to address the controversial chemical GenX in the Cape Fear River, setting up a political war of words with legislative leaders
 
One day before a state group meets to consider the fate of Confederate monuments on the State Capitol grounds, the top leader in the N.C. Senate has called on Gov. Roy Cooper to drop his request to have those monuments moved.
One day before a state group meets to consider the fate of Confederate monuments on the State Capitol grounds, the top leader in the N.C. Senate has called on Gov. Roy Cooper to drop his request to have those monuments moved.
 
The NFL has one heck of a double standard when it comes to free speech, as was abundantly illustrated on Sunday.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled on two cases concerning public school education, the state and local government agencies that oversee it, and what responsibilities are outlined in the state constitution
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled on two cases concerning public school education, the state and local government agencies that oversee it, and what responsibilities are outlined in the state constitution
 
Every week, America implodes over yet another seemingly stupid cultural battle.
Every week, America implodes over yet another seemingly stupid cultural battle.
 
Judges in one of North Carolina's ongoing electoral redistricting fights are explaining why voters will not face special legislative elections before the regularly scheduled 2018 races
Judges in one of North Carolina's ongoing electoral redistricting fights are explaining why voters will not face special legislative elections before the regularly scheduled 2018 races
 
On Tuesday evening, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel spoke from the heart once again about Obamacare.
On Tuesday evening, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel spoke from the heart once again about Obamacare.
 
When it comes to defending themselves against accusations, college students are fighting an uphill battle
 
Teen biology favors the night owl, not the early bird. This reality is prompting educators to reconsider when to ring school’s first bell, even as research on the academic and health benefits of later start times stacks up
Teen biology favors the night owl, not the early bird. This reality is prompting educators to reconsider when to ring school’s first bell, even as research on the academic and health benefits of later start times stacks up
 
Last week, University of California at Berkeley had to spend some $600,000 on security to protect my exercise of free speech and my audience's First Amendment right to peaceful assembly.
Last week, University of California at Berkeley had to spend some $600,000 on security to protect my exercise of free speech and my audience's First Amendment right to peaceful assembly.
 
If the separation-of-powers undertones in the judicial redistricting process weren’t already obvious, state Rep. Justin Burr, R-Stanly, left no doubt Tuesday
If the separation-of-powers undertones in the judicial redistricting process weren’t already obvious, state Rep. Justin Burr, R-Stanly, left no doubt Tuesday
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell has awarded BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina the Third Party Administrator contract for the State Health Plan
State Treasurer Dale Folwell has awarded BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina the Third Party Administrator contract for the State Health Plan
 
So, the Left is quite upset that former Trump press secretary Sean Spicer appeared at the Emmys.
So, the Left is quite upset that former Trump press secretary Sean Spicer appeared at the Emmys.
 
In September, the GOP officially became the third-largest group of registered voters in North Carolina, as the number of unaffiliated voters surpassed Republican registration for the first time
In September, the GOP officially became the third-largest group of registered voters in North Carolina, as the number of unaffiliated voters surpassed Republican registration for the first time
 
Can you name the three branches of government? What are the three rights guaranteed by the First Amendment? Can you name the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Can you name the three branches of government? What are the three rights guaranteed by the First Amendment? Can you name the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
 
Last (Sunday) night's Emmy Awards crashed and burned in the ratings. And it's no wonder.
 
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