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'Place, Not Race'
Author discusses a new approach to affirmative action in admissions that she says could help the disadvantaged without some of the legal and political issues that challenge current approaches.
The Wrong $25 Million?
Koch brothers make major gift to the UNCF, primarily for scholarships -- and some wonder why black college group accepted the money and will give Koch some say in how recipients are selected.
The Bookstore Curriculum
A Vermont college's new curricular venture enables students to self-publish books -- a project officials hope will aid a largely first-generation student body and give humanities students a "deliverable" for the future.
The White Privilege Moment
Scholars fend off right-wing opposition as concept attracts mainstream attention.
Opinion
Race, Gender and Academic Jobs
While searching for a new job, a white academic is stunned by the way a department interviewing her treated and talked about a black female academic.
Not So Equal at Home
Harvard faculty survey finds that institution has made significant progress in providing female professors with mentors. But when it comes to caring for children or the chores, gender gap is significant.
No More LSAT 'Flagging'
Law school group settles suit by Justice Department by agreeing to no longer identify test-takers who receive extra time due to a disability -- and to streamline process of getting extra time.
The Last Acceptable Prejudice?
An online comment prompts consideration of whether academics feel free to express stereotypes about poor, rural white students.