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UNC Wilmington Penalized for Exceeding Out-of-State Cap

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington was sanctioned last week for surpassing its out-of-state enrollment limit for the second...
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Government Student Aid Policy

Will the Feds Strip Colleges’ Funds Over Anti-Jewish, Muslim Bias?

Pulling federal money from colleges would happen only after a long, complicated process. For the Education Department, it would be a “nuclear option.”

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Admissions Traditional-Age

Early Application Data Are Rosy, if Complex

Applications this fall rose 41 percent over pre-pandemic levels, buoyed by a big upswing in minority applicants, according to preliminary data from the Common App.

Quick Takes

Massachusetts Announces ‘Historic’ Financial Aid Expansion

A recent expansion of a Massachusetts financial aid program will benefit approximately 25,000 students across the state’s public community colleges...
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Admissions Transfer

College Transfer Process Is ‘DIY’ for Many Students

A new report magnifies existing hurdles students face when attempting to transfer from a two-year college to a four-year institution.

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Opinion
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Making a Case for Race-Based Scholarships 

Race-based scholarships are a proven way to address systemic inequality, Noël Harmon writes.

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Global International Students in U.S.

A ‘Near-Record’ International Student Surge

U.S. enrollment of international students surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2022–23, fueled by sharp upticks from India and Africa. Will the trend continue?

Admissions

The Week in Admissions News

Kansas colleges drop application fees; a new AI tool for reading application essays; affirmative action ban won't impact most admissions.