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The History Ph.D.: Beyond ‘Alt-Ac’
Historians urge departments to give their graduate students the confidence, skills and support to succeed in whatever career paths they choose. That means going out of their way to avoid implying that nonfaculty jobs are somehow “less than.”
Small College Struggles in the Sights
Heightened concern about liberal arts institutions is reflected in presidents’ outlooks and an institute program.
To Recruit Students, Welcome Their Pets
Lyon College seeks advantage in recruiting students by allowing them to bring four-legged companions.
The Power of College Counseling
Intense advising shifts the college choices of low-income students, study finds.
Are Prospective Students About to Disappear?
New book says most colleges -- and the vast majority of nonelite institutions -- are about to face severe shortage of potential students.
Recent Admissions News
Enrollment decline; new television show; debate over nursing degrees; student debt in New York City; veto on aid for for-profits in New York State.
Changing How the MLA Takes Stands
Panel proposes overhaul of the sometimes controversial resolution process, which some members value. Tensions linger over movement -- rejected by the association last year -- to boycott Israeli academe.
Second Attempt at Becoming a Nonprofit
Grand Canyon University announces another attempt at converting to a nonprofit, with plans for its holding company to partner with other colleges.