Admissions

A new law restricting the use of agents paid on commission could actually be a blessing for international students, write Philip G. Altbach and Liz Reisberg.

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.

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.

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.”

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

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.

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

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