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Colleges Sing for Their FAFSA Supper

The Education Department is dispensing money and advisers to help “underresourced” colleges navigate the new FAFSA. But which institutions will be eligible?

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Helping Local Nonstudents Find Internships

Prairie State College in Illinois connects underemployed young people in the local Cook County area with internships—and, sometimes, an education.

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Potential Breakthrough on Federal Student Data System

After long opposing bipartisan efforts to track student outcomes, Republican Virginia Foxx has proposed a version of one. But some data advocates say her bill comes up short.
 

Gentle Parenting Is Not So Gentle on Parents: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Annie Pezalla, visiting assistant professor at Macalester College, examines one approach to parenting that may...

New Presidents or Provosts: Boston U, Colorado State, Ivy Tech–Lake County, New College, Trinity Christian, Union College

Richard Corcoran, interim president of New College of Florida, has been named to the job on a permanent basis. Melissa...
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Survey: Peer Support, Connection Are Critical to Student Wellness

A new report identifies the factors that contribute to college student thriving, including personal connection and health behaviors, and how residential communities can help.

The Week in Admissions News

California public systems extend commitment deadlines; test-optional policies continue at Vanderbilt and Cornell; Dartmouth reinstates standardized testing.

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Opinion

5 Strategies for Better Supporting Multilingual Learners

At community colleges and four-year institutions, faculty and staff members should take steps to help English language learners develop a sense of belonging that builds on their strengths to promote success.