Right now, they can walk away with millions. Fortunately, we can end that.
Higher Education
Princeton, Betsy DeVos, And The Need For a Real Debate About Race
I don’t want Betsy DeVos telling Princeton what to say about racism. But I also don’t want our universities to squelch discussion.
The Fallacy of Meritocracy on America’s College Campuses
A new book shows how our higher ed system favors the rich. Will COVID-19 make the problem even worse?
Master’s of None
Teachers across the country earn grad degrees to get raises. Turns out those degrees don’t improve student learning—they just fatten universities’ bottom lines.
A Look at High and Low Earning Programs of Study
New data shows which subjects pay off—and which do not.
How the University of Missouri Is Rebuilding Its Reputation
Four years ago, the school was plagued by ugly racial incidents. Now, it’s increasing access for low-income students.
Which Colleges Get Their Students to the Polls? Find out August 26
Our campus voting evaluation will return in this year’s College Guide.
A Texas-Sized Step in the Right Direction
By using endowment money to cover low-income students’ tuition, UT Austin fixes a fundamental flaw.
What Sanders and Warren Get Wrong on Free College
Their plans would bake into place the injustices of the current system. Here’s a better approach.
How College Professors Turned Into Uber Drivers
Our system of higher education has been gigafied, with depressing results.
