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Admissions Insider: Advantages, Lotteries, More
In “Admissions Insider” this week: Who benefits from letters of recommendation? The latest debate over whether lotteries would be an...
Who Benefits From Letters of Recommendation?
Experiment at Berkeley and new policy for University of California system provide information on common practice in competitive college admissions.
The Upper Middle Class as ‘Dream Hoarders’ in College Admissions
New book suggests that the upper middle class is stealing opportunity -- including in higher education -- from everyone else.
The Perpetual Debate -- Serious and Symbolic -- on Lotteries and Admissions
Professor’s article revives discussions on fairness and privilege.
Call to Escort Service Leads to Ouster of Coach
Hugh Freeze resigned as head football coach at the University of Mississippi Thursday night amid an investigation of his use...
Sikh Scholar Harassed Over Photo of Another Man in Turban
Conservative website used photo of someone else raising both middle fingers to Trump Tower.
States and Gun Laws
Do strong gun laws lead to less gun violence? In today's Academic Minute, the University of Indianapolis's Aaron J. Kivisto...
Problems Beyond the $306M Dorm
Bethune-Cookman, a historically black university with a proud history, copes with impact of borrowing against its endowment, fighting in court with its alumni, affiliating with a for-profit law school and inviting Betsy DeVos to speak at commencement.