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How They Filled Their Classes
Some private colleges, without great fame, had a great admissions year. They used a variety of strategies, but one common theme: They stayed open in 2020-21. Another is discount rates that stayed high.
Delta Variant Raises Questions as Campuses Start Semester
Florida universities are ordered to open in person; Stanislaus State will go online for six weeks; a few Texas institutions will start online; required vaccines in Philadelphia, no confidence vote at Penn State; clusters at Duke; and colleges scramble to get students vaccinated.
Win for Academic Freedom in Nebraska
University of Nebraska system Board of Regents voted down a proposal to ban the "imposition" of critical race theory in the classroom. Students and faculty members wanted that outcome, but some worry about the damage that's already been done.
Harvard Didn't Reject a Student Over Social Media (This Time)
Reuters and Associated Press debunk a report on Twitter that was liked 17,500 times.
Another Parent Admits Guilt
Elisabeth Kimmel is the 32nd parent to agree to plead guilty in the admissions scandal.
The Week in Admissions News
UT San Antonio to start with online classes; settlement over mental health; cancelling debt; housing demand on campuses.
Collaborating to Fix Student Loans
The Department of Education has been listening to suggestions from Senators Schumer and Warren on how it can address student debt in the future. And the Senate appears ready -- after its recess -- to confirm James Kvaal.
Pennsylvania Chancellor Speaks on Consolidation
A month after the Pennsylvania system board approved the consolidation plans, Daniel Greenstein and Christine Smith, a consultant on the project, discuss the path to accreditation, approval from the NCAA and plans to create an integrated curriculum.