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Mixed Messages on Affirmative Action
Supreme Court decision cites ruling that permitted use of race, but emphasis suggests colleges can expect more scrutiny.
Competition for Common Application
Challenger says it will reach out to more institutions, especially publics, while dominant player defends its selective approach.
When Prayer Reaches the Locker Room
Dispute on whether Iowa State's football team should have spiritual adviser raises issues of church and state at public universities.
Should Student Loans Go to Market?
As Congress weighs price-based auction, lenders and industry critics debate whether the approach would help or hurt students.
Universities Get Relief on Bond Rules
New IRS guidelines ease limits on federally sponsored research that institutions can conduct in facilities built with tax-exempt bonds.
2 Kinds of Part-Time Students
New analysis suggests that a significant subset of them are quite similar to full-time students.