Mixed views follow Harvard's dismissal of professor as residential dean; critics assail Trump's plan to use Pell Grant surplus for NASA; and more.
Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Please sign up to receive your own copy. You’ll support our journalism and ensure that you continue to receive our emails.
A controversial law giving Ball State University control of its city’s schools will soon be a year old. Can a state university confront long-term threats by focusing closest to home? PREMIUM
Alex Williamson for The Chronicle; Ball State; AP Images
By Eric Kelderman
The president said Congress should divert an excess of federal student-aid dollars to other programs. But higher-education experts said the rainy-day funds are intended for the next financial downturn. PREMIUM
Recent news articles have criticized the companies that help colleges build online-degree programs. The chief executive of one such firm answers questions about how his company operates.
Subscribe Today
Get insight into critical issues and the actionable analysis you need with a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. Get instant access to in-depth articles, faculty and staff salaries, and much more.
Growing economic pressures and lawmakers’ demands for accountability mean that performance-based funding is here to stay. In a new report, The Chronicle offers practical advice, historical context, case studies, and other resources to help college leaders navigate the intricacies of this increasingly popular funding model. Buy a copy in the Chronicle Store.
