Affirmative Action By Any Other Name
Is UCLA’s so-called “holistic” admissions policy just a cover for racial preferences?
Asking for the Moon and Stars
UNC campuses respond to UNC Tomorrow’s call for policy suggestions with an extensive wish list for new projects.
NCSU General Education Course Survey
Rate GenEd Courses for a chance to win $250!
Battle of the Books
A UNC senior reveals some trends in textbook prices and the ways students try to beat them.
A Major Decision
Choosing the wrong college major can become a costly detour. But it’s not the end of the world.
Questioning the Paper Chase
Author Charles Murray confronts the myth that college is for everybody.
New Kid on the College Rankings Block
A new college ranking system featured in Forbes Magazine might improve on U.S. News’ annual rankings, but neither is necessary.
University Incorporated
The lure of financial gains from patented research is causing major changes to academia.
Our Encroaching Federal Government
A provision in the pending Higher Education Act enables Washington to punish states for cutting aid to higher education.
Are Research and Teaching Friends or Foes?
Four distinguished economists discuss the trade-offs between higher education’s two main missions.