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International Enrollment Rebounds

International enrollment has largely recovered from a steep drop during the pandemic, according to a new report. But some numbers are still short of pre-pandemic levels.

Seeking Students With Grit

University of Utah hopes to expand a program that diversifies the institution—and that should survive a Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

Debt Relief Blocked Again

Debt-relief advocates decry the ruling as “politically motivated” and “a miscarriage of justice” and ask the administration to extend the pause on student loan payments. (Update: U.S. appeals court imposes preliminary injunction.)

The Week in Admissions News

Another Varsity Blues sentence; moving forward on FAFSA simplification; frictionless syllabus access.
Opinion

Excise Legacy Admissions

Many medical schools practice legacy admissions, and it’s time for them to stop, writes Christoph Baker.

Niche Enters Direct Admissions Space

Company joins several others in the growing market.
Opinion

Rethinking the Optional Attendance Policy

We must reconsider optional attendance policies not least for the sake of students’ physical and mental health, Eric Skipper writes.

Setting the Record Straight on Abortion and Maternal Health

Journal says it’s investigating a paper attacking a major study on abortion and women’s health, but does oversight come too late?