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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...
State Appeals Court Upholds U of Michigan’s Ban on Weapons
A state appeals court has unanimously ruled that the University of Michigan is within its rights to ban weapons on...
The Week in Admissions News
A longer wait for student loan relief; stagnant Latino graduation rates; a new cyberscam.
Rutgers Faculty Votes No Confidence Over Merger Plans for 2 Medical Schools
Rutgers University’s University Senate voted no confidence in President Jonathan Holloway over plans to merge the university’s two medical schools...
$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...
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...
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.
Overcoming Adversity: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Robin Morrison, senior researcher at the University of Zurich and affiliate scientist at the Dian...