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Worst Colleges for Jewish Students? Or Maybe the Best?

A new ranking challenges the way some institutions have been described as hostile or unwelcoming.
Opinion

Calling Attention to a Postdoc's Struggles and Suicide

Author of a scientific paper fought for years to find a journal to accept his work, which has an acknowledgments section that includes a tribute to a colleague.

Shaking Up Law School Admissions

Georgetown and Northwestern announce they will accept GRE, not just LSAT. But ABA may move in ways that limit the option and that some fear would impede diversity efforts.
Opinion

Giving People What They Paid For

Drew Story outlines a simple approach academics can use to increase access to research and restore its public value.

Archway to a Better Job

McDonald’s brings a flexible approach and free career and college advising to its tuition assistance program, which is aimed in part at keeping employees on the job longer.

More Evidence of Trump Impact on International Admissions

Not all prospective international students have changed their view of the United States, but plenty have -- especially from the Middle East and North Africa.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Overbooking and Lessons From Irvine

Jim Jump says there are legitimate reasons to withdraw an acceptance, but he's not sure the university had them for most of those briefly told they couldn't enroll.

The Week in Admissions News

Anger over Justice Department investigation of affirmative action; Irvine admits those whose acceptances it revoked; Rhode Island adopts free community college.