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Waiting and Planning for a Supreme Court Defeat
Some colleges are quietly talking about how they will respond if the justices, as expected, reject affirmative action—especially if the ruling applies beyond admissions.
Instructor Found Not Guilty of Murdering Colleague
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Public Lifelines for Private Colleges
A new state loan program for struggling private colleges will likely save Birmingham-Southern College from closure. But experts don’t expect similar efforts to catch on.
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Reconsidering Extracurriculars in Admissions
To increase equity in admissions and reduce student stress, colleges should consider reducing the number of extracurricular activities applicants can list, Pearl Lo writes.
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Resilience Skills Curriculum Gets Ahead of Student Crisis
A resiliency skills program at Pepperdine University equips students with tools to address challenges in their lives and create a campus culture that values well-being.
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Following the Rainbow to the Campus Store
As retailers like Target face backlash for selling Pride Month items, LGBTQ+ students say it’s especially meaningful to see their universities selling such merchandise in the campus store.
Admissions News in Recent Weeks
Senate passes measure to block loan forgiveness; Americans back affirmative action; Texas moves against diversity offices; catching cheaters.
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‘Don’t Cancel That Class’ Initiative Teaches Students Life Skills
Staff lead student success workshops in the classroom in professors’ absence to equip students with professional development and academic skills like time management, financial literacy and résumé building.
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