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Nine institutions in Pierce County, Wash., are working together to foster a college-going culture among local K-12 students.

Transition follows weeks of tensions over his decision to oust provost.

Some maintain that they can drop the policy and preserve access, but those who have gone need blind have seen gains in student diversity.

Malcolm Gladwell says trade-off exists between high-quality campus dining and admitting low-income students. Bowdoin questions his logic and ethics.

In a wide-ranging discussion, the new UNC system president said accountability measures can stop micromanagement.

Supreme Court decision, praised by college leaders, is opposed by nearly two-thirds of adult Americans. Support is higher for considering athletic ability or alumni child status than race in admissions.

A new working paper finds that incidents of murder, sexual assault, hazing and cheating can deter students from applying.

College says it will admit a small share of its applicant pool based in part on ability to pay.