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The Impact of Faculty Attitudes About Intelligence

Students have better educational outcomes in courses taught by those who have "growth mind-sets" than those who believe intelligence is fixed. For minority students, achievement gaps are cut in half.

Closing Arguments in the Harvard Case

Lawyers defending and opposing affirmative action make their final pitches to judge in case that could have major impact on higher education. The debate on personal ratings of Asian American applicants could be crucial.

Whether the University Did Enough

A federal appeals court found that Iowa State officials were not indifferent to a sexual assault survivor when they declined to move the student she accused of rape.

When a Student Says It's 'Easier' Not to Have Black People in Class

A student's email stuns NYU's social work school, which admits that the incident reflects institutional racism.
Opinion

This Is Your Pipeline Problem

Amelia Gibson explores the far-reaching effects of campuses' mistreatment of senior faculty of color.

When an Alumnus With a Mike Says Something Offensive

Cornell officials acted instantly when an honoree at an event used the word "Negro." Many present were upset but praised the university for not ignoring what happened.

The Virginia Scandals Spread

Hundreds of political scientists back colleague who accused lieutenant governor; Duke removes him from an advisory board; new accusation made about Duke failing to respond to rape report; racist yearbook photos found at more institutions.
Opinion

About (Black) Face

The racism of old yearbooks at the University of Richmond is real and still creates pain, writes Eric Joy Denise. But the university is studying and learning from the bigotry of its past.