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The Week in Admissions News
Protest over legacy preferences; free application for aid; progress with vaccine mandates; Pell Grant taxability; impact of student debt on lawyers; antigay policies.
Will Higher Ed Feel the Effects of a Federal Shutdown?
There’s still time for lawmakers to avoid shutting down the federal government, but if they can’t do it, higher education shouldn’t have much to worry about -- as long as the shutdown doesn’t last too long.
Young Alumni Won’t Give to Colleges With Legacy Admissions
A small group of young alumni, led by Viet Nguyen, a 2017 Brown University graduate and now a graduate student...
Drew Takes Unusual Approach to Filling Classes
If students regret not applying or enrolling this fall, it will still let them.
Board Fires President of Northern Michigan
The board of Northern Michigan University fired Fritz Erickson as president Friday. A statement from Tami Seavoy, the board chair...
NACAC Broadens Its Mission
Admissions group’s new goal: “Empowering college admission counseling professionals through education, advocacy and community.”
Students Worry About Isolation During Remote Work
Most students are open to the idea of working remotely, though they also have concerns about the isolation that might...