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Students of color on a college campus
Students of color on a college campus

Yale Reaches Agreement on Affirmative Action Case

September 7, 2023

Students for Fair Admissions dropped its lawsuit against the university after Yale agreed to make significant changes to its admissions policies.

Students with suitcases, pillows and boxes walk next to a columned building on a college campus.
Students with suitcases, pillows and boxes walk next to a columned building on a college campus.

Boosting Enrollment Against the Odds

September 7, 2023

The future is bleak for many small private colleges and regional public universities. But some have seen record growth in the past few years—so what’s their secret?

A young Black man making eye contact with an older white man against an orange background
A young Black man making eye contact with an older white man against an orange background

College Admission Gets Personal

September 5, 2023

Between advancements in AI and the end of affirmative action, the traditional application process is more fraught than ever. Some colleges are trying a radical strategy: meeting students face-to-face.

Four mascots—a knight, a badger, a hornet and a hawk—pose next to one another in identical shirts in a college building.
Four mascots—a knight, a badger, a hornet and a hawk—pose next to one another in identical shirts in a college building.

Praying for a Merger Miracle

September 1, 2023

Vermont State University, a union of three struggling colleges, welcomed its first class last week. But with enrollment flagging, the impact of the merger remains uncertain.

A woman talks at a podium
A woman talks at a podium

Biden Administration Releases Guidance on Affirmative Action

August 15, 2023

The administration’s long-awaited resources are meant to help colleges navigate the murky legal fallout of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.