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The Common App Enters an Uncommon Era

The start of this year’s application cycle was more momentous than usual, as colleges introduced new essay prompts and adjusted requirements for a post–affirmative action world.

Oral Roberts Signs President to 10-Year Extension

In a sector where presidential terms are on the decline, Oral Roberts University has defied that trend by signing President...

Nostalgia After Apartheid in South Africa: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Amber R. Reed, assistant professor of international studies at Spelman College, explores why nostalgia may...

Poli Sci Group Won’t Move Conference Facing Labor Strife

The American Political Science Association has refused a request from a Los Angeles hotel workers’ union to cancel its upcoming...
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Why Are So Many College Presidents Resigning?

Recent data indicate college presidential terms are getting shorter. Those findings were illustrated by five sudden presidential departures in late July.

Virginia Tech Ends Legacy Admissions, Early Decision

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is the latest institution to put an end to legacy preferences in admissions. On...
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10 Ways to Ease Stress, According to Students

What would students do to ease stress if they were responsible for health and wellness on their campuses? Student Voice asked and students answered, with ideas ranging from mental health check-ins and wellness days to study groups and free food.