-
Lawsuit claims 'no justification'The Supreme Court Excluded Military Academies From Its Admissions Ruling. Now SFFA Is Challenging It.
When it overturned race-conscious admissions, the court said the academies were exempt because of the “potentially distinct interests” they might have. -
'Collateral Damage'
The Long History of Universities Displacing Black People
The expansion of higher education in Virginia uprooted hundreds of Black families. -
Race-Conscious Admissions
Here’s How Yale Is Changing Its Admissions Practices for a New Era
Thursday’s announcement came hours after Students for Fair Admissions dismissed a lawsuit against the university that challenged its race-conscious policies. -
Taking a Stand
In the Fight Over ‘Wokeness,’ Christian Colleges Feel Pressed to Pick a Side
Talking about race has become a high-stakes decision for faith-based institutions. -
A Leaky Pipeline
Why Fixing the Transfer Process Is an Equity Issue for Colleges
Most community-college students plan to complete a four-year degree, but only a small share actually does so. The problem is worse for Black and Hispanic students. -
Admissions & Financial Aid
Feds Release Guidance in Wake of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Admissions
The Biden administration said on Monday that colleges had lost one crucial tool — race-conscious admissions — but they shouldn’t abandon broader efforts to enroll and support diverse students. -
'Heal Our Past'
3 Universities Hold Vast Collections of Native American Remains. Returning Them Is Taking Decades.
Policymakers are urging compliance with a 1990 law that requires institutions to give artifacts back to Indigenous communities. -
Hostile Obstacle Course
‘Sexism, Even Misogyny’: 3 Female Leaders Explain Why Higher Ed’s Glass Ceiling Hasn’t Cracked
The small share of college presidents who are women isn’t a supply problem; according to some of them, it’s bias. -
Behind-the-Scenes Look
‘We Dodged a Bullet’: Texts Between Texas A&M President and Dean Show How Faculty Hire Fell Apart
The messages discussed Kathleen McElroy, recruited as a journalism professor. In one, M. Katherine Banks, then the president, called her an “awful person” for going to the press. -
Admissions
An Early Peek at How Admission Applications Are Changing After the Supreme Court Ruling
Some colleges are adjusting their essay prompts — boldly or subtly.
