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Veterans at Elite Colleges, 2016

Wick Sloane presents Inside Higher Ed’s annual survey of veterans at highly selective colleges and universities. Columbia leads the pack, and there’s been progress, thanks to Posse and other groups. But over all? “A national disgrace,” says one critic.
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Where Veterans Succeed

Three cabinet secretaries -- from the U.S. Departments of Defense, Education and Veterans Affairs -- urge colleges and universities to help more veterans pursue their degrees and describe some ways to do so.
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Winning at Russian Roulette

In the wake of her shocking loss, Scott McLemee analyzes close to 30 theses and dissertations that academics have written over the past several decades about Hillary Clinton.

Shopping for Transfers

New company hopes to increase number of community college transfers by offering a marketplace for students and four-year institutions to better understand degree paths.
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Who Is Smarter Than Whom?

Mike Rose explores the myriad status games in higher ed.
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Righting the Enrollment and Graduation Ship

Students rarely compare college graduation rates when deciding where to apply and enroll, but they should, argues Micere Keels.

Tough Love or Hazing?

SUNY Albany summer program for disadvantaged students draws criticism for how it treats, and punishes, program participants.

Buying Access to Admissions Officers?

A Reuters investigation details how a Chinese company accused by multiple ex-employees of application fraud "bought access" to U.S. admissions officers.