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We Need a 'Communiversity' Model of Public Education
The economy requires an aggressive shift to a system, writes Kenneth Ender, where public colleges are stitched together with K-12 and local nonprofits and feature an electronic backbone of support.

University Vows Not to Consider Journal Quality, but Does
A signatory to a global pledge not to judge academics on where they publish posts a job ad requiring candidates to have published in a high "impact" journal.

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Not All Studies Are Created Equal: A Reader’s Guide
The quality of much of the research on higher education is questionable, argue David H. Feldman and Douglas A. Webber, who recommend some questions you should ask when interpreting the results.

Taking a Stand on Conflicts of Interest in Admissions
University of California adopts post-scandal plan, including ban on consideration of legacy status or ties to potential donors. Move comes as higher ed groups oppose federal legislation. System also tightens rules for admitting athletes.

Harvard Latest Revoked Admissions Offer
Student is famous as a survivor of Parkland shootings who is pro-gun and pro-Trump. He lost his spot at the university over racist writings when he was 16. Debate grows over Harvard's action.
The Week in Admissions News
Gender parity; debt relief; impact of state cuts; Pell in prison; crime prevention;

Senators Question College Board Data on Paying for College
Does information offer incomplete picture of what it costs to attend a community college?

What Would Change With Test-Only Admissions?
New analysis finds that if top colleges considered only SAT or ACT scores, student bodies would become more wealthy and more white. Data challenge some stereotypes about black and Latino students.
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