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A Dangerous Withdrawal
“The Case for Colonialism” has been revoked -- not over claims of shoddy scholarship or publication irregularities but rather threats to the journal editor. Some call it a disturbing precedent that could make academics less safe.
Blocking a President From Talking
University of Oregon is third institution in two weeks where speakers have had talks disrupted. Wisconsin board adopts controversial measure that can threaten students who disrupt speakers with expulsion.
How Georgia State Prevents Summer Melt
Text messages, some automated but some with real human interaction, reach students who might never otherwise have showed up.
Who Counts as a Black Student?
Cornell protest revives debate on whether first-generation immigrants from Africa and Caribbean make up disproportionate share of black students at top colleges, and what -- if anything -- should be done as a result.
The Week in Admissions News
Struggling to repay student loans; another law school will accept GRE; transfer guidelines.
International Admissions Group Fed Up With Testing Practices
Limited testing dates and sudden cancellations erode “equity” for test takers outside U.S., says new statement. Testing agencies say they are working on the issue.
New Presidents or Provosts: Augustana College (Ill.), Birmingham City U, Eastern Illinois U, Fairfield U, Grand Valley State U, Gwynedd Mercy U, Hobart-William Smith Colleges, U of Pennsylvania, Xavier U (Ohio)
Melissa Baumann, assistant provost for undergraduate studies and director of the honors college at Auburn University, in Alabama, has been...
Outsourcing Rape Investigations
Some colleges hire outside parties to look into and judge sexual assault cases, a move meant to ensure fairness in the process.