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Oklahoma Gave False Data for Years to 'U.S. News,' Loses Ranking

University knowingly exaggerated the share of alumni who donate. Seven other colleges found to have submitted incorrect information.

Donors Endowed Coaching Posts; Children Subsequently Admitted

Boston Globe notes pattern with gifts to Yale and other highly competitive colleges.

New Revelations on Donations and Admissions

UCLA knew in 2014 about gifts that were perceived to assure admission of athletes. And its officials talked to Rick Singer, ringleader in Operation Varsity Blues, about such concerns.

Not Just Admissions

College fund-raisers are fielding questions and talking among themselves about the meaning of the Varsity Blues scandal.

Capital Campaign Watch: Elon, LSU, Monmouth

Starting Up Elon University is starting a campaign to raise $250 million by 2022. So far, $167 million has been...

JPMorgan's Big-Dollar Bet on Community Colleges

Financial firm rolls out $350 million for career education programs in high-demand fields, following a previous $250 million in similar grants.

Just Because It's Legal Doesn't Make It Right

Admissions scandal focuses attention on donations from parents of applicants. Should Congress do something about such philanthropy?

Proposed Cuts Imperil 1,300 University Jobs

Alaska's governor proposes a 41 percent cut, the largest in a century, to the public university system. State's only medical education would be eliminated.