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The article is a case study, some scholars say, in how the machinery of academic publishing can be sympathetic to certain types of arguments, often made by white men. (PREMIUM)
Reports in ProPublica Illinois and The Wall Street Journal describe what admissions professionals say is a new loophole: Parents transfer their child’s guardianship to a friend or relative so the child doesn’t have to declare the family’s income when applying for financial aid. (PREMIUM)
After a marathon meeting, the University of Alaska’s Board of Regents authorized the university president to move ahead with consolidation plans. (PREMIUM)
Lou Anna K. Simon resigned as president in January 2018 amid the Larry Nassar scandal but remained on the faculty. She faces charges of lying to the police.
The university prospered under Lou Anna K. Simon’s leadership. But for many who witnessed that growth, the Larry Nassar sex-abuse scandal demands hard questions about the consequences of that ambition. (PREMIUM)
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For decades, higher education has grappled with the legacy of American racism and sought to be more inclusive of both students and professors of color; many argue it has a long way to go. This selection of articles and essays aims to help college leaders understand and improve the experiences of minority members on campus.
