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Do Law Schools Need a Second Ranking From 'U.S. News'?

Some fear an emphasis on faculty publications is the last thing law schools and students need.

The Week in Admissions News

The value of liberal arts colleges; finances at Franklin & Marshall; recruiting students.

Fighting the Stigma About Community Colleges

One president's thesis: to recruit more students straight from high school, it's time to admit that there's an image problem. New data show the stigma issue is real among high school counselors.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Boston College's Shift on Early Admissions

The college's new approach raises questions about early admissions generally, writes Jim Jump.

The Economic Gains (Yes, Gains) of a Liberal Arts Education

Sure, engineers earn more, but new study shows that liberal arts college grads are doing just fine and seeing economic mobility -- and that much of what is said about graduates of these programs is not backed by evidence.

Faculty Hiring After the Recession

New hires of full-time faculty at public master’s and doctoral institutions rose more than a decade ago, then declined after the recession -- while hires at baccalaureate institutions remained slow and steady.
Opinion

Public Engagement and the Future of the University

As universities face pressure to demonstrate their value, engaged scholarship is more important than ever, Diana Brazzell writes.