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College Can’t Level the Playing Field (by Itself)

Rather than place unrealistic expectations on colleges, advocates for college opportunity should prioritize investments in children, Sandy Baum and Michael McPherson write.

3 U of Oklahoma Students Killed in Crash

Three meteorology students from the University of Oklahoma were killed Friday night when traveling back from Kansas, where they had...

Biden Wants to Attract Russian Scientists

President Biden has asked Congress to suspend, for four years, the requirement that Russian scientists applying for visas have a...

New Programs: Quantum Science, Engineering, Integrative Professional Studies, Data Science

Harvard University is starting a Ph.D. in quantum science and engineering. Indiana Wesleyan University is starting bachelor’s programs in civil...

Biden Considers Income Caps for Loan Forgiveness

President Biden is considering an income cap of either $125,000 or $150,000 for individuals as he is preparing a student...

Maine Gov. Vetoes Bill to Add Nonvoting Employee Trustees

Faculty and staff members hoping for a voice on the University of Maine’s Board of Trustees won’t get one after...

Illinois Springfield Faculty Vote No Confidence in Provost

Faculty members at the University of Illinois at Springfield reached a no-confidence vote on provost and vice chancellor Dennis Papini...
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: MIT, Diamonds in the Rough and the Testing Culture Wars

Will MIT change and challenge the test-optional movement? Jim Jump considers the possibilities.