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Support Grows for Major Shift in Pell
Bipartisan support builds for expanding Pell Grant eligibility to short-term certificates, although some experts worry about quality control and funding.
How Reed Grew International Population in Challenging Year
Letter from college president highlighted approach that made clear that American higher ed doesn't back Trump policies.
In 'Scholarship Displacement' Debate, Who Speaks for Low-Income Students?
New state law generates much praise for private scholarship providers and much criticism of colleges, but few have noticed that many of these scholarships aren't awarded based on need.
'Ban the Box' Gains Momentum ... But Only With Exceptions
Louisiana bars public colleges from asking about and making admissions decisions based on a criminal past. But LSU illustrates how the shift may be less dramatic than it appears.
Recent Admissions News
New data on international yields; 30 private colleges opt in to Cuomo tuition and aid plan; a film that won't educate about college costs and choices.
Samford Refuses Baptist Funding
Avoiding rebuke of conservative donors, Samford declines to give LGBTQ-oriented group recognition, but gives up funding from Alabama Baptist State Convention.
Long-Term Contracts for 1,500 Adjuncts
CUNY’s faculty union is starting to see returns on a major push of six-year contract battle: three-year appointments for long-serving adjuncts.
More Writing Through Automation
University of Michigan adds an automated text-analysis tool to a growing program intended to give more students a chance to learn through writing.