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What Will Happen to ‘U.S. News’ Rankings?

Some think (and many hope) that the move of law schools away from the publication will prompt undergraduate colleges to do the same. But no new challenges have emerged on undergraduate rankings … thus far.
Opinion

Are We Sure We’re Better Off Without Standardized Tests?

Many would answer yes, but have they really looked at all the evidence? Ben Paris asks.

Are High School Grads Prepared?

Many say they aren’t ready for college or a career, survey finds.

Help for the Unemployed

Cornell waives application fees for M.B.A. programs for those recently unemployed by technology companies.

The Week in Admissions News

The Supreme Court and student debt; the Paying for College Transparency Initiative; SUNY gains; Purdue to require SAT/ACT; report on admissions fairness.

A Holistic Approach to Transferring Credits

Institutions have long sought to improve the credit transfer process. A new report from Ithaka S+R outlines strategies to help students earn credit for all types of higher learning.

Pushed Out

U of Texas Southwestern Medical Center settled a long-running lawsuit from a professor who alleged discrimination on the basis of age and sex. What does the case say about conditions for older female academics?
Opinion

Supporting Student Parents Is an Equity Imperative

Accessible and affordable childcare is a driver of college completion, Jhenai Chandler writes.