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$500 Million Gift for McPherson; $200 Million for NYU Long Island Medical School
McPherson College announced a $500 million gift Friday. The donor is anonymous. The donor has previously pledged $500 million. The...
Overcoming Adversity: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Robin Morrison, senior researcher at the University of Zurich and affiliate scientist at the Dian...
Wesleyan and U of Minnesota Drop Legacy Admissions
Wesleyan University will no longer consider applicants’ ties to alumni in admissions decisions, the institution announced last week. Wesleyan president...
The Week in Admissions News
A longer wait for student loan relief; stagnant Latino graduation rates; a new cyberscam.
Bridge Programs Over Troubled Water
Precollege programs can help boost access for students from underrepresented communities. The Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling could force colleges to rethink them.
Northwestern Football Scandal Shines Spotlight on Hazing
An investigation uncovered a culture of sexualized hazing on the university’s football team. Experts believe it may prompt a broader reckoning among colleges that have long grappled with the problem.
New on the Job: Whitney McDowell-Robinson, Brenau University
McDowell-Robinson joined Brenau’s newly renamed student development and engagement team in June, leading efforts to support students holistically.
New Programs: Special Education, Finance, Cannabis, Management
The following new programs have been started by colleges: Alma College is starting an online master of arts in special...