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St. Valentine
The history of Valentine’s Day might not match up with our current incarnation. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of...
Earlier Aid Awards
Survey documents impact of earlier FAFSA thanks to two changes in federal rules for applying for financial aid. Other FAFSA news isn’t as good.
Does Calculus Count Too Much in Admissions?
New report suggests it does, and admissions association agrees. So do a lot of mathematicians.
Diversity on the Rise Among College Presidents
Colleges hired a greater share of Black and other nonwhite leaders in the months after Black Lives Matter became a household term than they did before, Inside Higher Ed analysis shows. Is the shift meaningful, and will it last?
‘Accepted!’
Author describes his book on “secrets of gaining admission to the world’s top universities.”
The Week in Admissions News
College Board loses senior vice president; admissions scandal parent headed to jail; College Transparency Act; states embrace FAFSA; help for single moms who are students.
Sex Toy Workshops, Speed Dating and More
Valentine’s Day marks the perfect opportunity for colleges to re-engage students on sexual health. Events range from discussions on consent to educational games like “Wheel of Fornication.”
Maine Governor Proposes Free Community College
The governor of Maine announced Thursday a plan to make two years of community college free for qualified students, The...