Diversity

"White people are the best thing that ever happened to the world," the racist Columbia student shouted. The university is investigating the incident but would not confirm whether the student will face disciplinary action.

A close look at the percent plan in Texas suggests that high-talent, low-income students are encouraged by such policies to apply to competitive institutions. Could these approaches be more effective than holistic admissions?

Study finds impact of an accreditor's shift.

Teaching assistants pledge to withhold student grades as long as university proceeds with plan for new building to house Silent Sam. Many ask why university would spend millions to house a symbol of white supremacy.

A blind man is taking 50 colleges to court, alleging their websites are inaccessible to people with disabilities.

College credentialing and degree inflation tend to serve the needs of employers, not students, write Frederick M. Hess and Grant Addison.

By Frederick M. Hess and Grant Addison

In wake of tensions, Shayok Misha Chowdhury, a visiting professor and director of Beast Thing, will no longer seek a tenure-track position at the college.

Since the deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue in October, campuses have seen a rise in displays targeting Jews.