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Who Counts as a Black Student?

Cornell protest revives debate on whether first-generation immigrants from Africa and Caribbean make up disproportionate share of black students at top colleges, and what -- if anything -- should be done as a result.

A White Supremacist TA?

Students and activists are alleging a graduate student at Virginia Tech is a white supremacist -- and some want him gone.

Star-Spangled Protest

Band members from Cornell and Brown take a knee, as do football players at the University of New Mexico. Off the field, protests continue.

Making Diversity Happen

Boston College and UC Riverside share how they quickly hired more faculty members from underrepresented minority groups, without relying on hard numerical targets or costly initiatives.

Taking a Knee on Campus

As many wonder whether the NFL protest will show up in college football this week, professors and students are taking their own stands. But one university has banned its football team from protests during the national anthem.

Offensive Memes: First Harvard, Now Pomona

Weeks after Harvard University voided the admission of incoming students who participated in a racist Facebook group, the California college grapples with a similar group involving hundreds of current students.

New Instructions on Title IX

Education Department rescinds two guidance documents from Obama administration and issues new directions on how colleges should comply with Title IX. New regulation will follow a formal notice-and-comment period.

Should Students Be Asked if Professors Are Inclusive?

Ball State Faculty Council debates how to assess commitment to diversity when using teaching evaluations, and how to phrase the question.