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Not Just a Diversity Number

When college administrators talk constantly about their efforts to attract non-white professors, the supposed beneficiaries of these policies are marginalized, writes one such faculty member.

The Real Problem With the LSAT

The test defines legal education too narrowly and shouldn't be a requirement for accreditation, writes Jay Conison.

The Real Tsunami

A challenge greater than MOOCs is looming for much of higher education, writes William G. Durden.

Isaac Newton and College Completion

Newton's First Law of Motion – that momentum matters -- has lessons for those who seek to improve student college completion, writes Vincent Tinto.

Economic Engines: At What Cost?

Elizabeth Popp Berman considers the negative consequences of portraying the value of higher education primarily in terms of boosting the economy.

A No-Cost Interest Rate Fix

Congress and the White House are deadlocked over expensive ways to keep the interest rate low on some student loans for a year. Jason Delisle offers a long-term alternative that would help more students and cost the government nothing.

Book Beat 2012

University presses head to the publishing industry's annual confab. Scott McLemee tags along.

Dancing in the Dark

With concern growing about the cost of federal student aid, policy makers need a better tool for gauging how program changes would affect different students and colleges. Bill Goggin proposes one.