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Lessons for Colleges From K-12 Mergers
Benefits can, in fact, occur when the people involved in consolidations give them a chance, argue Scott Menzel and Russ Olwell.
Questions the Admissions Scandals Raise for Boards
Trustees at most institutions won't confront misconduct like we’ve seen recently but rather different problems related to student access and success, Peter Eckel writes.
A Wake-Up Call to Help Student Loan Borrowers
No one with federal student loans should ever have to default thanks to income-driven repayment plans, write Catharine B. Hill and Will Sealy.
Ethical College Admissions: Dealing With Disappointment
The focus on hyperselective colleges and the Operation Varsity Blues scandal misses the fact that most colleges accept more than half their applicants, writes Jim Jump.
College Admissions Side Doors
It's time to confront the reality of everyday privilege, write Don Hossler and Jerry Lucido. A failure to act may result in government regulation, they warn.
‘Religion in the University’
Scott McLemee reviews Nicholas Wolterstorff's Religion in the University.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Academic Travel
Dismayed by their climatic impact, 12 scholars seek to limit carbon emissions at their own institutions as well as give suggestions for others.
Losing Conviviality
Edward Tenner laments the passing of a former professor and the values he represented.