The Harvard Admissions Verdict Isn’t a Shut Case
A likely appeal will keep the decision in the news, but something missed in the documents was the outright personal favoritism found in admissions' emails. On Forbes.
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North Carolina Community Colleges Wait in Limbo for Budget
If the NC Senate can pass a veto-override bill, community colleges are set to gain much of what they wanted in increased funding and support. On EdNC.
Brown Lets 24 Departments Drop GRE Requirement for Grad School
Following in the footsteps of Princeton, two dozen departments voted to drop a GRE entrance exam for their graduate programs. On Inside Higher Ed.
After Yale Cancels Course in Singapore, Professor Says the University Used Him as Scapegoat
Yale claimed canceling the course on dissent did not violate academic freedom or signal pressure from the government of Singapore, which the professor did not deny, but said that Yale unfairly placed the blame on him. On Inside Higher Ed.
When Title IX Meets Due Process: Hundreds of Cases Overturned
Colleges keep losing in court when students falsely accused or not given their due process rights in an investigation get in front of a judge. On Real Clear Education.
Colleges Now Have More Ways to Compete for Students
After a code of ethics was changed by an admissions group for fear of the government accusing schools of anti-competitive practices, colleges can entice students by making early decision more appealing and other tweaks. On Education Dive.
Will Yale Fight for Academic Freedom in Singapore?
Yale claimed no violation of academic freedom occurred after it canceled a course on dissent at the Yale-NUS campus in Singapore, but critics point out it's the type of situation they've warned about previously. On Inside Higher Ed.
New UNC Board of Governors Chair Is Randy Ramsey
After Harry Smith's resignation, former vice chair Ramsey was promoted to the top spot and Wendy Murphy will take over the vice chair position. On the News & Observer.
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Harvard: No Discrimination Against Asian Americans
Though the case will likely be appealed, a federal judge ruled that even though the admissions process could be improved, it does not justify government intervention. On Inside Higher Ed.
HBCUs Driving Entry into the Black Middle Class
A recent study finds that historically black colleges promote economic mobility as well as white colleges. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.