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Affirmative Action at Risk in Supreme Court Case
Justices will once again consider U of Texas admissions policy. Many experts see a majority of justices as dubious of the consideration of race and ethnicity.
Why 'Vocation' Isn't a Dirty Word
Author of new book on "purposeful graduates" says colleges must talk to students about the importance of creating and living meaningful lives.
Senate Plan Portends Budget Battles
Spending bill for 2016 would lift NIH funding by $2 billion, but divert Pell money and block Obama regulatory efforts in higher education.
Opinion
Crossing the Pond
William G. Durden, an American college president who is now a dean in Britain, considers the possibility that undergraduates from the U.S. may follow his path.
Global Approach to Ending Poverty
Some of the top poverty scholars in northern regions are now working with emerging academics from more southern countries, in hopes of expanding research on poverty.
Remediation for Job Seekers
Employers and community colleges team up to design new courses and alternative credentials that attempt to close the skills gap by better preparing students for jobs.
The SAT's 5-Minute Mess-Up
After finding that some students received extra time on one of two sections of the test, College Board announces it won't score those sections.
Poor Grades From the Public
National poll gives low marks to the college selection process, with parents saying institutions aren't doing enough to place graduates in jobs and the value of degrees has dropped sharply over the past decade.