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A Rankings Mess, Getting Worse
Were four years of top ratings from U.S. News based on incorrect data?
Too Good to Be True
A late Southern Illinois professor's findings on a potential vaccine for herpes looked promising, until it was revealed he'd proceeded with a risky human trial with no oversight.
Law Schools Under the Microscope
The ABA has publicly posted reports on the accreditation status of more than 5 percent of the law schools it approves in the last 18 months, providing a window into the continued aftereffects of the law school bubble.
The Myth of Black Students ‘Stealing’ Spots
Rejected white applicants to medical school aren’t losing out because of affirmative action, new analysis contends.
Profanity, Not Pedagogy
Court rejects terminated professor's First Amendment suit against LSU, saying there's no meaningful connection between her vulgar language and training teachers.
Debate Continues on Nursing Degrees
A proposed policy statement has reignited the question of whether the associate or bachelor's degree should be the entry-level requirement in the nursing profession.
Opinion
Governance and the Future of Black Colleges
For a variety of reasons, some historically black colleges and universities are in a death spiral and must seriously explore new options, writes Alvin J. Schexnider.
Diversity and Medical School Admissions
Share of white students has dropped significantly in last 35 years, but Asian-Americans are alone among minority groups in seeing substantial gains. Black applicants have lowest admit rates.