Admissions

Two new reports find public universities less affordable for low-income students and less accessible for members of minority groups.

An ambitious research effort spanning much of Illinois has its eyes set on Chicago as a new "hub" that could bring together the state's largest public and private universities.

Focus in trial was question of what would happen if Harvard (and by extension, other colleges) stopped considering race.

Historians announce their 2020 annual meeting won't have a general theme, to avoid "acrobatics" to fit it. Some like the idea and say that themes are pointless, while others say framing topics help make meetings and even disciplines more cohesive.

The Harvard admissions case raises doubts -- well beyond the discrimination claims -- about the way elite colleges admit students, writes Edward Tenner.

College Board data show increasing gaps between different racial and ethnic groups.

A new study shows few student achievements from an innovative initiative in Tennessee that moved college math remediation back to high school.