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New Doubts on Using ‘Grit’ to Identify Student Talent
New round of research questions whether the quality is well defined and whether it can be useful in admissions.
College With Liberal Reputation Wants to Recruit Conservative Students
A new president worries about data showing relatively small share of students report talking regularly with those who hold different political views.
Rejecting Academe
As science and engineering Ph.D. students progress through their programs, many lose interest in academic careers, report finds. Study's authors say findings suggest changes are needed in Ph.D. training.
Enrollment and Market Forces
Enrollment at graduate schools is still increasing, but at a slower pace than before. Researchers point to a market correction and declining growth in international students.
New SAT, Old Gaps on Race
As College Board unveils results from the new version of the exam, Asians beat all other groups.
‘Colonialism’ Article Flap Highlights Push for Transparency in Publishing
Just because the author of a controversial article on colonialism wants it stricken from the scholarly record doesn’t mean it’s going anywhere. Critics see clickbait corrupting scholarship.
The Tuition-Reset Strategy
Large number of private colleges plan tuition resets next year despite many experts’ view that the practice is a gimmick. The colleges hope to grow enrollment, contain student costs and prove critics wrong. But it won’t be easy.
The Fruits of Collaboration
An alliance of 11 public research universities shows that sharing data, ideas and practices can help more low-income students graduate.