By Scott Jaschik. Many colleges have created small changing rooms for transgender students who use campus recreational facilities. This week, the University of California, Berkeley, is opening a large universal locker room -- including private changing areas and showers -- for such students. More...

By Scott Jaschik. The University of South Alabama announced that a student has been suspended for putting up two nooses outside a campus dining hall. Many were outraged by the nooses -- and tensions grew when an employee of Aramark tweeted about the nooses. More...

By Scott Jaschik. The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice revealed Wednesday that they are conducting an investigation into whether Yale University discriminates against Asian American applicants. More...

By Scott Jaschik. Sociologist discusses his critical book about visual arts M.F.A. programs, based on his close observations of them. He laments a lack of focus on beauty. More...

By Scott Jaschik. The Common Application announced Thursday that it is acquiring Reach Higher, the group founded by Michelle Obama to encourage more young people to go to college. More...

By Scott Jaschik. Author discusses his new book about history of black activism and the civil rights movement at Ivy League universities. More...