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Does 'Admission' Merit Thumbs-Up?
Three experts share their thoughts on the truths and fictions of the new Tina Fey movie.
Money for Military, Not Poli Sci
Senate votes to ban federal funding for most political science research and to restore tuition assistance to active-duty service members.
Opinion
Colleges Should Validate Their Claims
In wake of numerous reports of colleges submitting false information, Myron Roomkin argues that institutions should audit the data they share publicly about their academic performance.
For Veterans, Unmet Goals
Reinforcing the findings of a survey on veteran services, college officials say they want to help those students but sometimes lack the infrastructure or data.
Universities Hire Rankings Pros
Several Australian institutions dedicate staff positions specifically to working with rankings groups -- and moving up on their lists.
Beyond the Credit Hour
The U.S. Department of Education encourages colleges and accreditors to move forward on competency-based education programs that don't rely on the credit hour.
Opinion
My Ride to the Airport
Nate Kreuter reflects on how some chance encounters made him feel welcome at a large university -- and pointed him forward.
Don't Tinker. Toss the SAT.
The "common core" movement led by the head of the College Board has made the organization's exam less needed than ever, writes Joseph Soares.