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How Not to Think About Institutional Racism
To really understand institutional racism at the University of North Carolina, look to its governance, past and present, Timothy V. Kaufman-Osborn writes.
Economic Mobility Through a Different Lens
A new Economic Mobility Index highlights postgraduation outcomes of colleges that serve high numbers of low-income students.
‘A World Where You Seldom See Another Brown Face’
A scholarship fund focused on Native American graduate students wants to increase their numbers in academe and professional careers and combat long-standing disparities.
The Board of Trustees vs. Everyone
Seattle Pacific University’s board voted to maintain a policy that bars hiring LGBTQ+ individuals. The decision has sparked protests from students and faculty who are pushing to change the policy.
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The Forgotten Predominantly Black Institutions of Higher Ed
Predominantly Black institutions need more attention and funding, Kurt L. Schmoke and Zaldwaynaka Scott write.
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‘Bright Ages’ So White
A killed book review and resulting racist backlash reveal the extent of white gatekeeping, ally performativity and outright racism in academe, Ambereen Dadabhoy and Erik Wade write.
Study: Parent PLUS Loans Increase Racial Debt Burdens
Black parents are disproportionately burdened by Parent PLUS borrowing, a new study finds, leading to deeper racial inequities in student loan borrowing and higher education at large.
Just Last Year
Notre Dame faces new questions about the professor who wrote a 2013 article that apparently influenced the mass shooting in Buffalo.