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‘Genius’ Grant Announcement Dampened by Conflict Over War

One recipient of the 2024 MacArthur Foundation award derided Princeton for not publicizing the pro-Palestinian comments she made when asked her reaction to getting the coveted call.

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The U.S. Started Investigating a Professor’s Pro-Palestine Speech. Then She Was Fired.

The Office for Civil Rights said it didn’t ask for the firing as part of a probe into how Muhlenberg College handled complaints related to a professor who allegedly made “pro-Hamas statements."

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Our Comprehensive, Inconclusive Diversity Database

We compiled colleges’ first-year demographics in an interactive database to track how they changed after the affirmative action ban. Draw conclusions at your own risk.

Voices of Student Success: Building a Culture of Mentorship

Prior research shows students who have at least one connection to campus are more likely to persist, retain and complete...

Chicago’s Booth School of Business Receives $60M Gift

Two University of Chicago Booth School of Business alumni have donated $60 million to name the master of finance program...
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‘Long and Difficult’ Recovery Ahead in N.C.

Parents of students throughout western North Carolina anxiously await contact from their kids as power and cellular outages continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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GPA Reset Can Give Students a Fresh Start—If They Know It Exists

This past spring, Moorpark College in California piloted an initiative that alerts students of their eligibility for academic renewal. Students who utilized renewal were more likely to take more challenging courses and more credits compared to their peers who weren’t made aware of the option.

President Biden stands in front of a blurred-out blue sign that says "canceling student debt."

What the End of the Student Loan Grace Period Means for Borrowers

Before payments paused during the pandemic, one in five borrowers were in default. Advocates believe that figure could be higher next year.