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‘A Hotly Contested Issue’
In a case with far-reaching implications for both students and faculty members, a federal appeals court sides with a professor who refused to refer to transgender student by her preferred pronoun.
Waiting Lists: What to Expect
Some predict the worst year ever, but others say that waiting lists may primarily be a factor at highly competitive colleges.
Loosening Restrictions
As states open up, colleges and universities plan for more in-person classes and large graduations.
Rutgers Will Require Students to Get Vaccine
New Jersey university may be the first to require COVID vaccination. In mandating the vaccines, which are approved under the FDA's emergency authorization process, colleges are breaking new ground.
Columbia Grad Workers Continue Strike
Student workers end second week of their work stoppage over a first contract. Key demands include a neutral arbitrator in harassment cases, union coverage for more student workers and a pay increase.
Low-Income High Schools Shut Out
Unprecedented declines in college enrollment among new high school graduates appeared last fall. Drops were especially steep for graduates of low-income high schools.
Freshmen and Learning Loss
This year has left some high school students unengaged. How can colleges prepare?
The Me Too Movement, in France
Sciences Po, a top French university, faces pressure on sexual assaults. Previous president didn't report allegations of incest against chair of governing board in the 1980s.