Race & Ethnicity

National poll finds more appreciation of colleges than other surveys have. In some areas, including affirmative action, sexual assault and mental health, the public isn't impressed. Public institutions earn more confidence than private ones.

If having more black doctors could save lives, does that change the nature of the debate over the role of race in admissions?

New national survey suggests that the public does not agree with the position of most colleges.

The University of Missouri has new administrators, new policies and, leaders say, a new attitude after concerns over the racial climate in Columbia exploded in 2015. But challenges loom, and some are far from convinced enough has changed.

Clemson University's recent parade theme is raising questions about the university's commitment to diversity.

Chapel Hill chancellor says she will propose new site for toppled Confederate monument. Some wonder why it should be anywhere on campus, and draw attention to statue's racist roots.

U.S. formally joins litigation that says university discriminates against Asian American applicants, raising the stakes in an already contentious legal battle.

Washington and Lee president and board opt to keep university name and team name of Generals, as a commission recommended. But idea of moving key events out of chapel seen as shrine to Confederacy is rejected.