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A Retreat From China Collaborations in the Face of U.S. Scrutiny

About half of Chinese scientists at U.S. universities report concerns about being surveilled by the U.S. government. Survey finds evidence that fears about a China-focused Department of Justice initiative to combat trade-secret theft may be harming American science.

Tighter Regulations for For-Profits?

The Department of Education begins the process of writing new regulations limiting what for-profit institutions can count as nonfederal sources of revenue with two public hearings this week.

Amherst Eliminates Legacy Preferences

The college will also boost its financial aid awards to leave “no doubt that a world-class education is within reach for students from all income groups.”

New Law Threatens International Recruiting Model

A ban on incentive-based recruitment could have big implications for how colleges recruit international students.

UNC Wins Affirmative Action Case, for Now

Federal judge backs university’s consideration of race in admissions. But appeals are expected, and the Supreme Court has yet to decide whether it will hear the Harvard case.

Do Applicants Lie About Their Race?

Some college applicants do lie about their race, survey finds.

The Week in Admissions News

Smith College improves aid offerings; staffing shortages in dining halls; California law on tampons; challenges of income-driven repayment; new free speech group; resource on mental health.
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Making Recommendation Letters Even More Meaningless

Rebecca Vidra knew recommendation letters as a recipient of them, but not as the mother of an applicant.