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Penn State Seeks Major Appropriations Boost
University is seeking $115 million more in state appropriations, arguing it is comparatively underfunded in the state. The request comes amid a difficult financial and political climate.
Ep.88: The Public’s Growing Concerns About Higher Ed’s ‘Value’
For decades, colleges and universities enjoyed almost unquestioned public support as some of America’s most important institutions. Like most institutions...
EAB Buys Concourse
The company has promoted a nontraditional approach to admissions, in attracting both low-income Americans and international students.
Common App Sees Rise in Minority Applicants
Between 2013–14 and 2021–22, total applications grew by 72 percent. Underrepresented minority applicants grew by 131 percent.
A New Path to Be Admitted to U of California
The University of California is going to create a new path for admission to the system, the Los Angeles Times...
Is Physically Risky Heroism a ‘Guy Thing’?
Is physically risky heroism a “guy thing”? In today’s Academic Minute, Knox College’s Frank McAndrew explores why men feel the...
How to (and How Not to) Recruit Minority Students
At NACAC meeting, educators share tips for how colleges can land a diverse student body. And others caution about what not to do.
Opinion
To Understand Admissions…
You need to understand the world of student aid, write Timothy S. Rich, Sydney Windhorst and Ian Milden.