Admissions

New survey data challenge perceptions about first-generation college students, showing strong academic engagement and commitment to college. But the group lagged behind their peers in social comfort and resiliency.

Foreign agents are targeting research at American academic institutions, write Representatives Lamar Smith and Clay Higgins, and universities must take steps to guard against theft of sensitive information.

Poll shows that opposition comes from Republicans, men and older people.

Inside Higher Ed releases in-depth analysis and guide.

Eastern Michigan hopes resident tuition rates will attract many more international undergraduates.

Eight elite private high schools drop out of the program, suggesting it has become so popular that it doesn't distinguish anyone. Admissions experts consider that claim -- and some question it, especially for those at more typical high schools.

Jun-Han Su and Hao Wu write that the university needs to assure Asian-American applicants that they aren't the subject of bias in the admissions process.