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ABA Accreditation Council Repeals Diversity Standard
In a 10-to-6 vote, the council scrapped a long-standing requirement that law schools “demonstrate by concrete action a commitment to diversity and inclusion.”
Mamdani Calls on Columbia to Open Gates to Public
Democrats Condemn NIH-DOD Research Agreement
ABA Accreditation Council Votes on Long-Contested Diversity Standard
Slated to take place at a special meeting Sept. 8, the vote comes just two weeks after the Trump administration recommended denying the accreditation council federal recognition.
High School Seniors Turn to AI for Support
A new Uwill survey finds they’re twice as likely as college seniors to use AI for emotional concerns, offering a glimpse at what colleges could face next.
Post-Pandemic, Online Ed Has ‘Staying Power’
New federal data shows that about 53 percent of college students have taken an online course since 2022, compared to 36 percent in 2019.
More HBCU, MSI Students Have to Choose: College or Basic Needs?
A new survey from the ed-tech company Ellucian also shows that more than half of all college students work full-time, and many report that financial stress affects their mental health.
Michigan, Alabama Embrace New Model for Direct Admissions
Although the model is not as straightforward as some states’ programs, experts in Michigan are hopeful it will make a difference for students who are unsure whether they want to go to college.