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International Students Return to U.S.

The total number of international students in the U.S. increased by 4 percent in the 2021–22 academic year and an additional 9 percent this fall, following a 15 percent drop in 2020–21.

Seeking Students With Grit

University of Utah hopes to expand a program that diversifies the institution—and that should survive a Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
Opinion

Excise Legacy Admissions

Many medical schools practice legacy admissions, and it’s time for them to stop, writes Christoph Baker.

The Week in Admissions News

Another Varsity Blues sentence; moving forward on FAFSA simplification; frictionless syllabus access.

Niche Enters Direct Admissions Space

Company joins several others in the growing market.
Opinion

Student Veterans at Selective Colleges, 2022

Wick Sloane’s annual survey of how many student veterans are enrolled at highly selective colleges finds some meaningful progress, yet many institutions still not paying attention to the issue.
Opinion

Remembering a Friend to Student Veterans

James Wright, Dartmouth’s former president, was well-known as an administrator and leader. Wick Sloane celebrates another set of his contributions.

Not Business as Usual

Elsevier report on the pandemic-era research environment describes confidence gaps between scientists and the public—but also potential for increased engagement in science.