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Need Blind, but 'Gapping'
Colleges routinely boast about being "need blind" in admissions, meaning that they consider applicants without regard to their ability to...
Raised Eyebrows over Keynote Choice
Many anthropologists find the military's Human Terrain System ethically flawed. Its chief architect was selected for prominent role -- seen as inappropriate honor by some -- at a scholarly meeting.
Left Out by the Bailout
Thousands of student borrowers who got back on track to repay loans after defaulting may be out in the cold because of the financial crisis, even as U.S. helps other lenders and students.
Coaching Under a Black Cloud
NCAA penalizes Indiana U. for recruiting violations by former head coach and an assistant, but brunt of the punishment is directed at the two individuals.
Academics Struggle for Civil Society in Iraq
Scholars of the Middle East hear reports on somewhat limited progress facing their Iraqi colleagues.
Fieldwork with Three Children
At annual meeting, anthropologists discuss mothering in, and of, the field.