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When a Cartoon Causes Pain
Controversial image causes a retraction and an apology from University of Virginia's student newspaper, but underlying racial tensions remain.
Philosophy and Sexism
Essay prompts debate over paucity of women in top departments and in the pages of top journals.
Watered Down Call for Rankings Reform
Presidents of top liberal arts colleges criticize ratings but refrain from joint pledge others made to stop filling out "reputational" survey.
Dartmouth Approves Controversial Board Changes
More trustees will be added in shift opposed by many alumni, who fear loss of influence.
Principles for International Collaboration in Graduate Education
Educators from U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and China issue set of ideas to govern discussions on working together.
Making Women Safer on Campus
University of Kentucky takes evidence-based approach to combating violence against women -- and early results are promising.
Who Gets In -- and Why
What are the roles of race, money and athletic talent? How is merit defined? A sociologist spent 18 months in an admissions office, and shares the tensions and idealism he found.