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'Opting Out'
New book argues that black students at elite colleges still cluster in low-paying fields such as education and social work -- and that universities are partly to blame.
Opinion
The White Man's Trick Bag
Its time for advocates for black colleges and black students to embrace statistics and metrics, writes Roy L. Beasley.
Opinion
Sweet Home Alabama?
The higher education provisions in the state immigration law currently in court show the statute's authors to be on the wrong side of history and policy, writes Michael A. Olivas.
Out, in ROTC, at Military College
After failed attempts under "don't ask, don't tell," cadets at Norwich U. have finally formed the organization that's a staple on most campuses -- a club for LGBT students and allies.
University Accused of Housing Bias
Nebraska-Kearney faces federal discrimination charges -- which it disputes -- after barring student from bringing therapy dog with her to live in university-owned apartment.
Family-Friendly Science
NSF announces changes to make it easier for scientists to balance work and parenthood. Goal is to increase percentage of women on the STEM tenure track.
Inclusive Athletics
The NCAA clarifies its policies on when transgender athletes can play on the teams they identify with.
'Imagine HBCUs Differently'
Almost quadrupling in just a few months the number of students who attend summer courses is uncommon at any university...