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An Optional LSAT?
The leading law school accreditor has proposed eliminating the standardized test requirement for admissions. Proponents argue it would increase diversity, but detractors fear a loss of accountability.
Immigrant Workers Affected by Turmoil In Their Homelands
What makes people more or less honest at work? In today's Academic Minute. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Thomas Shohfi discusses how...
Opinion
The Significantly Flawed Analogy Between Joshua Katz and Socrates
Dissecting an unhelpful—and potentially even harmful—contribution to a sensitive debate.
Georgetown Parent Acquitted in Admissions Case
Amin Khoury, the father of a Georgetown University student, was acquitted Thursday on charges that he paid $180,000 in cash...
Protecting Your Family From Horrific News While Staying Informed
Bad news is a constant in today’s ultra-connected world. In today’s Academic Minute, Wayne State University’s Arash Javanbakht examines best...
Freeman Hrabowski Looks Back—and Forward
The legendary president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County will retire at the end of June after 30 years. He made the institution a leader in STEM education, particularly for Black students.
An HBCU in Predominantly White Surroundings?
Differences in opinion about the current role and future prospects of Lincoln University raise bigger questions about the HBCU’s historical identity and public image.