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No Big Deal
Gay and lesbian presidents report more acceptance than ever with the legalization of gay marriage.
Has Obama Let Down Historically Black Colleges?
President’s answer to a question from a Southern University student frustrates some HBCU advocates and sets off debate on the administration's priorities.
Opinion
The Costs of 'Colorblind'
To increase racial diversity in the professoriate, we need to build the pool of Ph.D.s of color, writes Julie R. Posselt, and that means confronting barriers in the admissions process.
Embattled and Leaving (Eventually)
Facing third of trifecta of no-confidence votes, Ithaca College's embattled Tom Rochon plans to retire -- but not for another 18 months.
Public Shaming
U.S. representative shares a previously confidential report about sexual harassment by an astronomy professor who went on to teach elsewhere and announces plan to require colleges to tell other institutions about such findings.
Poverty and Merit
The most selective colleges are failing to enroll more low-income students, so the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is calling for a "poverty preference" in college admissions.
Opinion
The Moment We've Waited For?
The recent protests on campuses have made it clear that we in higher education have students' attention and engagement, writes Elizabeth A. Lehfeldt. Now we have to decide what to do with it.
Opinion
Fresh Start
In David Galef's latest dispatch from U of All People, a professor promises to turn over a new leaf in 2016. Skepticism is warranted.