Today's Clips (1/23/23)
DAVIDSON IN THE NEWS
Part of a family resource center in Davidson now has a much-needed makeover, thanks to the help of NBA star Steph Curry.
IN OTHER NEWS

A young founder promised to simplify the college financial aid process. It was a compelling pitch. Especially, as now seems likely, to those with little firsthand knowledge of financial aid.

Lawrence Ray was convicted of extortion, sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and other charges.

Envisioning bigger things for the team and school enrollment, the Jaspers fired their men’s coach less than two weeks before the start of the season. Their best player transferred because of it.

Northwestern grad students join the radio and machine workers.

Several states have passed or proposed laws requiring that certain information be made available to consumers about what they’ll get for their investment in a higher education.

After Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed six new trustees at New College of Florida, faculty, students and alumni see themselves as unwitting conscripts in a politicized battle over education.

Institutions of higher education are deluded if they think the larger society is interested in their advertisements of their predictable politics.

TRADES

Common App data suggest an improved year compared to the last. A report from Brookings outlines how academic preparation may limit enrollment from underrepresented groups.

Congress sent more than $1.7 billion to nearly 550 colleges and universities in earmarks. Although a few institutions received tens of millions for projects, the median payment for institutions was $1.25 million, according to an Inside Higher Ed analysis.

Model legislation lays out how legislatures could outlaw public colleges’ efforts to attract and retain people of color and other marginalized groups.

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