The College Fix

Higher Education

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  Curriculum Higher Education Some colleges eliminate grading, cite students’ poor mental health, lack of preparation

  Maggie Kelly - For The College Fix •March 27, 2023

  'Un-grading' is a growing trend, according to NPR.

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  DEI Higher Education University of North Texas, Texas A&M Systems join UT in ‘pause’ of any new DEI initiatives

  Will Kessler - College of the Holy Cross •March 24, 2023

  'No university or agency in the A&M System will admit any student, nor hire any employee based on any factor other than merit,' Texas A&M chancellor stated.

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  Higher Education Provost who clashed with Chris Rufo at Florida’s New College steps down

  Maggie Kelly - For The College Fix •March 22, 2023

  Provost had pushed to cancel a town hall meeting featuring Rufo.

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  Free Speech Higher Education A year after a disruption, U. Buffalo shares few details on how it protects free speech

  Jack Applewhite - University of Georgia •March 22, 2023

  Students were reportedly taught about free speech - but university remains quiet on details.

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  Higher Education Opinion Fix higher ed through political power: Michael Knowles

  Matt Lamb - Associate Editor •March 22, 2023

  'The purpose of education is to inculcate the truth.'

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  Higher Education Major grant to research effects of college students debating ‘polarizing topics’

  Tripp Grebe - University of Wisconsin Madison •March 22, 2023

  'I’ve seen these debates work firsthand. We have examples, interviews, anecdotes, but now it’s time to throw it to the science,' researcher says.