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How Wealthy Universities Favor the Rich

Documents released in an antitrust lawsuit show how some elite colleges gave well-connected applicants a leg up in admissions. Are these practices ongoing?

Johns Hopkins, Caltech Settle in Antitrust Lawsuit

Johns Hopkins University and the California Institute of Technology agreed to settle in a federal antitrust lawsuit that alleges 17...
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Colleges Recognize 9th Annual Day of Racial Healing

On Jan. 21, dozens of colleges will dedicate time to support racial reconciliation and justice through education and facilitated discussions.

Students Feel ‘Spammed’ by ‘Overload’ of University Emails

Institutional communications branded “inconsistent, inauthentic and rather annoying” by study participants.

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California Colleges Confront Loss as L.A. Burns

Although colleges in Los Angeles escaped serious fire damage, leaders say they face a long road ahead as hundreds of students and faculty were displaced.

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Study: 6 Behavioral Changes Affect Student Retention, Morale on College Campuses

A recent study from the Community College Research Center finds establishing best practices and championing them among professors can impact student outcomes and faculty engagement and create a more positive environment.

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Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as ‘Racial Segregation’

The national conservative activist wrote on social media that a student recruiting conference violates the state’s DEI ban because it excludes whites and Asians. Governor Abbott then threatened to fire the A&M president.

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Success Program Launch: Mentors for Students in Green Careers

A new initiative at Worcester Polytechnic Institute connects students who are interested in green and sustainable industries with seasoned professionals to provide career development and support.