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ROBINSON: The COVID crisis is helping break the back of inflation in higher education

October 7, 2020 Jenna Robinson, James G. Martin Center

In a year plagued by disease, riots and massive government overreach, there might be one silver lining. The consumer price index for college tuition and fees fell .7% in August from the prior month. That’s […]

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Financial health of NC colleges and universities in the spotlight heading into fall

June 10, 2020 Elizabeth Lincicome, North State Journal

When University of North Carolina System Interim President Bill Roper recently issued a statement that campuses would reopen this fall, he acknowledged the difficulties of digital learning and said it couldn’t replace in-person instruction. “The […]

ROBINSON: Out-of-state tuition should be increased at seven UNC schools

March 4, 2020 Jenna Robinson

Tuition at seven UNC institutions should be increased for nonresident undergraduates. That’s because current nonresident tuition at those institutions doesn’t cover the “education and related” (E&R) operating costs per student. Education and related spending per […]

ROBINSON: Alcohol revenue should be used to reduce student fees

June 19, 2019 Jenna Robinson

A bill in the North Carolina General Assembly would give public universities access to a new stream of revenue: alcohol sales at university sporting events. If the bill passes, universities should use the new money […]

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ROBINSON: The COVID crisis is helping break the back of inflation in higher education

Financial health of NC colleges and universities in the spotlight heading into fall

ROBINSON: Out-of-state tuition should be increased at seven UNC schools

ROBINSON: Alcohol revenue should be used to reduce student fees

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Student behavior was cited as the top problem in both teacher and principal surveys