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Mattress Protest and Its Aftermath
Case of alleged rape at Columbia first yielded much sympathy for the accuser and her unusual protest, but ends with the university apologizing to the accused. The case has had a lasting impact on the discussion of sexual assault on campus.
The Perpetual Debate -- Serious and Symbolic -- on Lotteries and Admissions
Professor’s article revives discussions on fairness and privilege.
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.
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 Week in Admissions News
The GOP budget plan, more test-optional colleges, disappearing colleges, aid deadlines.
Tensions in the Art Classroom
Adjunct at School of the Art Institute of Chicago quits, calling out perceived culture of political correctness after students complained about course content.
A Firing and a Petition at Bryan
College that has been in turmoil since 2014 requirement that everyone recognize Adam and Eve as historical figures faces new unrest with dismissal of tenured veteran professor.
(Another) Shake-Up at ‘Hypatia’
Divisions within the journal’s editorial board, sparked by an article on transgenderism, lead to the resignations of top editors and suspension of associate editorial board.