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A New Model for a New Reality

St. John's College gambled its finances and its reputation when it cut tuition and turned to donors to replace lost revenue. Applications shot up, as did donations. Can this new financial model be the answer for making college more affordable?

Shut Out of Shared Governance

Faculty members at George Washington University question whether shared governance was breached by the administration's decision to cut undergraduate enrollment and raise the number of students majoring in STEM disciplines.
Opinion

A Defense of the Classics in College Entrance Exams

Michael Ortner defends an alternative to the SAT and ACT.

The Week in Admissions News

State support for higher ed; St. John's College; loans for international students; capacity in California.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Low Point

High Point University illustrates the problems with the Justice Department's approach to antitrust issues in higher education, writes Jim Jump.

A Rough Week for Parents in Admissions Scandal

Except for Felicity Huffman, it was a bad week for the parents.

Roanoke and Western Illinois Change Admissions Standards

Roanoke goes test optional for all applicants; Western Illinois admits all those with high school GPAs of at least 3.3.

Federal Science Panel Heavy With Businesspeople

First round of appointees named to a White House science advisory panel is dominated by individuals from the private sector.