Education--Higher

Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	The actual problem with Harvard's admission policy Northern Iowan 115:54, p.3	05/02/2019	Rawwas responds to Kevin Wiggins' column "Harvard's admittance problem" in the April 29 edition of the Northern Iowan. Rawwas discusses the court case against Harvard alleging discrimination against Asian American in admissions, and argues that the university's fault is legacy admissions, not affirmative action.
2	Harvard's admittance problem Northern Iowan 115:53, p.3	04/29/2019	Wiggins discusses a recent legal case against Harvard University alleging discrimination against Asian Americans in the college admissions process; photos.
3	Exceptionalism over acceptance Northern Iowan 112:17, p.3	10/26/2015	Moeller, using the examples of standing ovations and grade inflation trends, argues that higher education is being devalued through promoting mediocrity instead of rewarding excellence; photos.
4	Columnist misses the mark on tuition 'truth' Northern Iowan 112:13, p.3	10/12/2015	The author criticizes Gabe Gravert's October 5 Northern Iowan column, "The truth about your college tuition." Cobb supports expanded access to higher education and Bernie Sanders's free college tuition plan; photos.
5	All staff opinion column: what does the recent tuition hike mean for UNI? Northern Iowan 112:10, p.3	10/01/2015	The Northern Iowan staff members Hannah Carr-Murphy, Jesse Moeller, Abbi Cobb, and Michael Jackson give their opinions on the recently-approved mid-year tuition increase; photos.
6	More freedom; less paperwork: advising holds hold us back Northern Iowan 112:8, p.3	09/24/2015	In the author's opinion, blanket advising holds on student registration that require students to first meet with their advisors are detrimental and unnecessary; photos.
7	Dropping course 'tool to be used carefully,' not shameful Northern Iowan 112:5, p.3	09/14/2015	Schintler writes a letter to the editor in response to Jesse Moeller's opinion article "Drop the attitude, not the course" published in the Northern Iowan on September 3. Schintler counters Moeller's advice to persevere in challenging classes, writing that dropping a class should be a carefully considered and decision and not a shameful act.
8	Drop the attitude, not the course Northern Iowan 112:3, p.3	09/03/2015	In Moeller's opinion, persisting in a difficult course instead of dropping it can bring students both academic and professional benefits; photo.
9	UNI rising in ranks for Princeton Review Northern Iowan 112:2, p.1	08/31/2015	UNI has once again made an appearance in the "Best in the Midwest" category on Princeton Review's list of America's top colleges. The university appeared in other reports and rankings as well, demonstrating that despite criticism for program and budget cuts in 2012, it continues to be critically acclaimed.
10	Making that major decision Northern Iowan 112:1, p.5	08/27/2015	Student Abbi Cobb shares her struggles in finding a major; photo.