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Tipping the Cap

New Colorado law – nominally about merit scholarships – is a backdoor way to let public universities enroll more out-of-state students without raising the state’s statutory cap on out-of-state students.

Remediation If You Want It

New Florida law lets high school graduates decide for themselves -- no testing needed -- whether they are ready for college-level work.

A Bigger Picture for Veteran Health

Taking a broader perspective on veterans' services can help those students better transition to and succeed in college, health officials argue.

Scrutiny of QS Rankings

QS runs one of three major global university rankings systems, but some question whether methodology is sound.

Quest for 'Genius Babies'?

Jason Richwine quit Heritage Foundation amid controversy over his Harvard dissertation on race and IQ. Critics are now raising questions about work by a Michigan State physicist and vice president.

Mocking Angry Parents

Northwestern admissions leader created fake fields on internal database to classify those upset about some rejections. The humor didn't go over well with the parent of one rejected applicant.

Coach Knows Best

Student coaching appears to pay off by boosting retention and graduation rates. Does outsourcing coaching make sense if a private company does it best?

Free Apps

Reed eliminates its application fee in a bid to secure more applications, particularly from low-income students who could benefit from the college's need-based aid.