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Colleges Should Abandon Early Admissions

The disadvantage they confer on low-income students is a fatal flaw, argues Harold O. Levy.

The Trump Nominees and Affirmative Action

Diversity groups question Jeff Sessions’s record -- and some point to comments on race by Betsy DeVos. Senator is questioned on his views on undocumented students and shares laugh with colleague about objections from law professors.

Gender Roles and Presidential Spouses

Survey finds a quarter of presidents have made decisions on taking or turning down jobs based on spouses' expected role. And study finds that much more remains expected of presidents' wives than presidents' husbands.
Opinion

Compassion Is No Substitute for Competence

Higher education institutions are woefully unprepared to handle the complexity of rape cases, argues Ted Gup.

Energizing the History Survey

Professors say even introductory courses should make students think like historians.

The Price Women Pay for Co-Authorship

Study of economics faculty members finds that men get credit where women do not.

New Center on Race and Equity

The University of Southern California will bring the University of Pennsylvania's Shaun Harper to campus, as well as several of Penn's initiatives, with big plans for a nationwide campus climate survey.
Opinion

Addressing Racist Microaggressions

Many colleges and universities pride themselves on their commitment to diversity, yet that commitment often seems to be superficial, writes Macy Wilson.