Filter & Sort
Measuring What?
The New York Times names the most "economically diverse" top colleges (hours before a certain other ranking is released), but methodology excludes all but a few public institutions.
Fantasy Football, Real Sanctions
Eight of 10 college athletes don't think participating in paid fantasy sports leagues is a violation of NCAA rules. They're wrong.
Transcript-Free Admissions
Goucher College creates a new option in which applicants will be evaluated on the basis of a two-minute video.
Trans Applicants Welcome
Mount Holyoke College adopts formal policy to admit students who are female or who identify as women.
Data for the Agent Debate
New report brings survey data from students, agents and institutions to bear on the debate over the use of commissioned agents in international recruitment.
Blaming the Victims?
Education researchers raise concerns that the Obama college ratings plan may harm underprivileged and minority students.
Duke Asks the Question
University adds optional application essay on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Opinion
Attacking the Opportunity Gap
With scrutiny of affirmative action rising, colleges and governments need fresh approaches to helping low-income and minority students attain a higher education, write David Bergeron and Scott Greytak.