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President Quits Weeks After Controversy Over Twitter Likes
Mark Tykocinski has resigned as president of Thomas Jefferson University and as dean of the university’s medical school, The Philadelphia...
Bridge Programs Over Troubled Water
Precollege programs can help boost access for students from underrepresented communities. The Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling could force colleges to rethink them.
Data Analysis Shows Leftward Shift in How College Towns Vote
As American college towns vote in greater numbers for Democratic candidates, Republicans are worried that the margin of victory will...
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...
The Week in Admissions News
A longer wait for student loan relief; stagnant Latino graduation rates; a new cyberscam.
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...
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.
New on the Job: Whitney McDowell-Robinson, Brenau University
McDowell-Robinson joined Brenau’s newly renamed student development and engagement team in June, leading efforts to support students holistically.