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Cuts Averted in Budget Deal

Congressional budget deal includes meaningful increases in funding for higher education and scientific research, ignoring deep slashes proposed by the Trump administration.

Men, Women and Research ‘Self-Promotion’

Men frame their research findings more positively than do women, finds a new study. Why does that matter, and how should science respond?

Justice Department Sues, Settles With NACAC

Nothing will change from the admissions group's current policy, which it altered under pressure in September. But the college admissions world may see real changes ahead.

Does Denison Need Posse?

College is leaving the popular program for diversifying the student body. Many students aren't happy about the change.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Sharknado

A new lawsuit against the College Board -- over whether it sells student data -- raises important issues, writes Jim Jump.

The Week in Admissions News

Admissions scandal; a fake university; female majority in medical school; law school enrollments; Phoenix settles.

Bias in the Academy: Counting Co-Authors

We must be careful about properly crediting the work when we evaluate faculty members, argues Linus Yamane.