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Who Defines Merit?
Admissions leaders gather to consider how to promote broader definitions of worthiness and more diversity in their classes -- all while dealing with the pressures of money and rankings.
Students Just Want to Be Happy
New study finds that "quality of life" rankings of colleges have an impact on the number of applicants and the enrollment of highly qualified students.
Accord on Appropriations
Congressional negotiators reach agreement to boost spending on NIH and student aid, though deal does not restore all of the sequester cuts.
Ease Up on Social Science
National Research Council report urges the federal government to take a more exacting approach in determining which social and behavioral science studies involving human subjects need oversight.
New Approach to Transfer
A multistate transfer agreement is based on proficiency rather than course credits, which might open the door further for models that do not rely on seat time.
About-Face on Rankings
After years of decisions that increased diversity but didn't help it in the rankings, Syracuse University might start caring again.
Big Test for Common App
For many competitive colleges, deadlines this week will result in surge of applications. Common App system is much improved from a rough fall, but some admissions offices aren't taking any chances.
Dubious of Obama Plan
Gallup/Inside Higher Ed poll of college presidents find that most doubt many aspects of the president's plan to make college more affordable.