Admissions

Gains have been steady over a decade, but increase is large this year as federal judge considers lawsuit over affirmative action.

LinkedIn post by employee of Harvard Management Company infuriates many -- and is removed. But is it a sign of the times that people are saying auctions might be fairer than current system?

The late Princeton economist made an important contribution to understanding higher education, writes Jim Jump.

The admissions scandal has Nicholas Soodik thinking about Meadow's college tour and the popular vote, among other things.

Study finds public universities that recruit out of state focus on high schools that serve wealthy students.

Yale revokes admission of student in scandal; new verification at Stanford; indictment for money laundering; legislation in California; USC faculty speak out; "SNL" takes on admissions scandal.

New research on Florida's remedial education law shows more students are taking and passing college-level courses. Despite the progress, researchers still see significant numbers of students failing and can't explain why.