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Are the Legacy Dominoes Finally Falling?
Virginia is likely to ban legacy preferences for public colleges next month, making it the first state to do so since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action. Others are poised to follow suit.
Discrimination Is a Form of Trauma for Some Students
In its 2024 annual report, Penn State’s Center for Collegiate Mental Health highlights the correlation between discrimination and mental health challenges.
Student Success Champion: Q&A With Yudi Vargas Lewis, Weber State University
As Weber State Looks to become an HSI, Lewis talks about the university’s strategies and goals to serve a greater number of Hispanic and Latino students.
Biden Administration Looks to Clamp Down on Inclusive Access
For nearly a decade, universities have been able to automatically charge students for books and supplies, creating a system the Education Department says lacks transparency.
The Week in Admissions News
Brown adopts need-blind admission for international students; undocumented families are locked out of FAFSA; Canada limits number of student visas.
Should Departments Make Political Statements?
The University of California is considering a policy to limit “personal or collective opinions” on department websites. Some say it violates academic freedom.
University of Texas Austin Eliminates Scholarship for Undocumented Students
Bruised and Battered, Harvard Seeks a Smoother Path for Student Protests
After a fall semester of blistering criticism for its handling of campus protests of the Israel-Hamas war, the university wants faculty to adopt a “content-neutral” plan for addressing classroom disruptions this semester.