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The ‘Hidden Consensus’ for Affirmative Action

New book says campuses are far less polarized on the issue than is widely believed.

The Week in Admissions News

The earning power of liberal arts; USC fires three; race-conscious policies; students and debt; first-generation students.

Michelle Obama Launches Web Series

Focusing on four first-year students, the show aims to encourage others to enroll.
Opinion

The Next Testing Scandal

Don't dwell on the Varsity Blues scandal, writes Ben Paris. Focus on the ways there are advantages, in plain sight, to cheat.

Crunch Time for Calbright

California's new online-only community college grabbed headlines again with its CEO's departure. While some see the college as a doomed venture, others say it's too soon to pass judgment.

Is Sci-Hub Safe?

Warnings that Sci-Hub poses a cybersecurity threat to universities have intensified. But few institutions appear to be acting on them.
Opinion

Will Higher Education Roar in the '20s?

John Katzman describes the changes that colleges and universities will -- or should -- make in the next decade.

Is Early Decision Reaching Its Limits?

It still has enormous weight at many highly selective colleges, but its popularity isn't growing there.