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Opinion

The Challenges Rural Students Face After Admission

Since 2016, many colleges have stepped up recruitment of rural students—but do they know the academic, cultural and financial barriers many face after admission?

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Massachusetts Will Allow 3-Year Degree Proposals

Massachusetts colleges and universities may soon be allowed to offer three-year bachelor’s degrees, after the state Board of Higher Education...
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Remote LSAT Ending Due to Cheating Concerns

Beginning in August, the LSAT—the required entrance exam for law school admissions—will only be administered in person to protect the...
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The Fight Over Community College Bachelor’s Degrees

Earning a four-year degree at a two-year institution is now possible in nearly half of all states—and others are exploring the option. But many universities are not happy about it.

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Opinion

The Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Crusade Against Civil Rights

The administration is dismantling the American dream.

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Ensign College Goes All In on 3-Year Degrees

The college, which is part of the Mormon church’s educational system, was approved to offer three-year degrees two and a half years ago. Now, all 10 of its majors will be available in a reduced-credit format.

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Post–Affirmative Action, Black and Hispanic Enrollment Increased at Flagships

Black and Hispanic enrollment dropped sharply at highly selective institutions, indicating students who may have gone to an Ivy League university may have ended up at their safety schools, according to the researcher.

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Grad School Completion Lags Despite Growth

New research finds that only 62 percent of Texas graduate students completed their degree within six years. Collecting more systematic national data can help boost that rate.