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Modern universities are ignoring their civic duty to teach their students how to become engaged citizens.
 
The promise of higher education has become a trap for tens of millions of Americans.
 
North Carolina appropriates less taxpayer money to state colleges and universities in real terms than it did before the onset of the Great Recession.
North Carolina appropriates less taxpayer money to state colleges and universities in real terms than it did before the onset of the Great Recession.
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the unanimous passage of bipartisan legislation he co-sponsored that will strengthen partnerships between federal agencies and the country's more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the unanimous passage of bipartisan legislation he co-sponsored that will strengthen partnerships between federal agencies and the country's more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
 
Colleges tend to expand beyond their original missions by hiring more administrators and creating new programs
 
If a university were to state that it will not hire people applying for a faculty position because of their race, sex, or religion, that would be clearly illegal
If a university were to state that it will not hire people applying for a faculty position because of their race, sex, or religion, that would be clearly illegal
 
Private colleges and universities face challenges distinct from their public counterparts
Private colleges and universities face challenges distinct from their public counterparts
 
Look at any map of our recent presidential elections and a key fault-line in our fractured country becomes clear
Look at any map of our recent presidential elections and a key fault-line in our fractured country becomes clear
 
North Carolina is a national front-runner in protecting campus speech
 
Students who attend Beaufort County Community College will have an opportunity to meet representatives from 17 public and private colleges from around the state on November 29 from 12:00-1:45 p.m. in the library, located in Building 5
Students who attend Beaufort County Community College will have an opportunity to meet representatives from 17 public and private colleges from around the state on November 29 from 12:00-1:45 p.m. in the library, located in Building 5
 
This academic year has been punctuated by a series of high-profile campus protests
 
A couple of months ago, I wrote a column that outlined emerging threats to freedom of speech on college campuses
A couple of months ago, I wrote a column that outlined emerging threats to freedom of speech on college campuses
 
Fifty-two students from 10 of North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been selected to participate in the North Carolina Governor's HBCU Internship Program this summer
Fifty-two students from 10 of North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been selected to participate in the North Carolina Governor's HBCU Internship Program this summer
 
Academics often point out that diversity is good, in part, because it brings different perspectives and experiences to the table
Academics often point out that diversity is good, in part, because it brings different perspectives and experiences to the table
 
Testifying before the U.S. Senate in 2013, University of Wisconsin professor Sara Goldrick-Rab described college campuses as "glorified summer camps."
Testifying before the U.S. Senate in 2013, University of Wisconsin professor Sara Goldrick-Rab described college campuses as "glorified summer camps."
 
The number of non-academic administrators at colleges and universities has more than doubled in the last 25 years, far outpacing the growth in students and faculty
The number of non-academic administrators at colleges and universities has more than doubled in the last 25 years, far outpacing the growth in students and faculty
 
On November 16, thousands of students at public and private universities across the country walked out of classes to protest the election of Donald Trump to the presidency
On November 16, thousands of students at public and private universities across the country walked out of classes to protest the election of Donald Trump to the presidency
 
The numerous equipment upgrades at Beaufort County Community College have paid off.
 
Mark Twain's famous quip about the rumors of his demise applies to the private higher education lending industry
Mark Twain's famous quip about the rumors of his demise applies to the private higher education lending industry
 
Most of our state's 16 public universities are thriving but the UNC Board of Governors and our General Assembly continue to look for solutions at struggling campuses in smaller communities and those with larger minority enrollments.
Most of our state's 16 public universities are thriving but the UNC Board of Governors and our General Assembly continue to look for solutions at struggling campuses in smaller communities and those with larger minority enrollments.
 
As the stock market gyrates and talk of a new recession begins, many universities have reason to worry
As the stock market gyrates and talk of a new recession begins, many universities have reason to worry
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited North Carolina Central University today and presented three student-scholars with a Student Excellence Certificate for outstanding academic achievement
Governor Pat McCrory visited North Carolina Central University today and presented three student-scholars with a Student Excellence Certificate for outstanding academic achievement
 
Today, colleges and universities are rife with initiatives that have little to do with enhancing student learning. Extravagant recreation facilities and luxurious dormitories seem to grab headlines on a regular basis
Today, colleges and universities are rife with initiatives that have little to do with enhancing student learning. Extravagant recreation facilities and luxurious dormitories seem to grab headlines on a regular basis
 
East Carolina University ranks in the top tier of national universities in a new listing by U.S. News & World Report.
East Carolina University ranks in the top tier of national universities in a new listing by U.S. News & World Report.
 
Results from an employer survey recently released by the University of North Carolina system suggest that graduates of the state's 16 public universities - especially those from less selective schools - are deficient in terms of their written and oral communication, work ethic, and workplace...
Results from an employer survey recently released by the University of North Carolina system suggest that graduates of the state's 16 public universities - especially those from less selective schools - are deficient in terms of their written and oral communication, work ethic, and workplace...
 
American higher education is a grand mess. But there is purpose in the apparent chaos of public universities; they are designed to protect free inquiry by equal citizens into the wide universe of subjects that concern a growing and vibrant country.
American higher education is a grand mess. But there is purpose in the apparent chaos of public universities; they are designed to protect free inquiry by equal citizens into the wide universe of subjects that concern a growing and vibrant country.
 
East Carolina University professor Yizhen Zhao was one of 35 recipients selected from 134 application for a Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
East Carolina University professor Yizhen Zhao was one of 35 recipients selected from 134 application for a Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
 
Tenure entrenches academics in their jobs. While it's a bulwark of academic freedom, tenure also shields those who are not currently earning their keep, as well as many who never did. The current system stymies innovation, most clearly in the area of hiring new faculty.
Tenure entrenches academics in their jobs. While it's a bulwark of academic freedom, tenure also shields those who are not currently earning their keep, as well as many who never did. The current system stymies innovation, most clearly in the area of hiring new faculty.
 
Any conversation about campus rape policy will more than likely feature the following positions. One argument, often made by feminists and victim advocates, is that we need more guidance and support for victims. The other, expressed by due process advocates, contends that universities are unfair...
Any conversation about campus rape policy will more than likely feature the following positions. One argument, often made by feminists and victim advocates, is that we need more guidance and support for victims. The other, expressed by due process advocates, contends that universities are unfair...
 
Following three years of significant growth in research dollars, East Carolina University now ranks third among the state's public universities in research funding.
Following three years of significant growth in research dollars, East Carolina University now ranks third among the state's public universities in research funding.
 
North Carolina, now the tenth largest state in the nation, is suffering growing pains. As demographic trends change and the economy adapts, our colleges and universities are struggling to meet the emerging needs of the state.
North Carolina, now the tenth largest state in the nation, is suffering growing pains. As demographic trends change and the economy adapts, our colleges and universities are struggling to meet the emerging needs of the state.
 
Accomplishments: High School graduation rates are at an all-time high. North Carolina's 2014 graduation rate of 83.9 percent is the highest recorded in the state's history...
Accomplishments: High School graduation rates are at an all-time high. North Carolina's 2014 graduation rate of 83.9 percent is the highest recorded in the state's history...
 
The university where I teach, George Mason University (GMU), has a speech code which purports to regulate the speech of students in the interest of civility and educational values.
The university where I teach, George Mason University (GMU), has a speech code which purports to regulate the speech of students in the interest of civility and educational values.
 
The Benedictine monks who founded Belmont Abbey College 138 years ago are better known for peacefulness than for trend-setting.
The Benedictine monks who founded Belmont Abbey College 138 years ago are better known for peacefulness than for trend-setting.
 
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