By Scott Jaschik. A student at Allegheny College has removed from display a large work (below) depicting violence and division in American society. One portion of the artwork featured lettering (at right) saying "KILL COPS." More...
Most Americans Say Colleges Shouldn't Consider Race
By Scott Jaschik. Nearly three-fourths of those surveyed by Pew oppose consideration of race in admissions. Only 7 percent say it should be a major factor -- and 8 percent each say legacy status or athletic ability should be a major factor. More...
Mercy College Will Help New Rochelle Students
By Scott Jaschik. When the College of New Rochelle announced on Friday that it would probably close this year, it indicated that it was working with a college it did not name about helping students finish degrees. More...
Bennett College Loses Appeal; Court Restores Accreditation
By Scott Jaschik. Without accreditation, Bennett students could lose eligibility for federal aid. Court order restores recognition while legal process plays out. More...
Another Private College May Close
By Scott Jaschik. College of New Rochelle has been unable to recover from scandal involving false budgets and unpaid payroll taxes. More...
Pushing for Radical Change in Admissions
By Scott Jaschik. Senators urged to end financial aid at colleges that use legacy preferences and early decision and to ban research grants to universities that do not use a lottery system to admit applicants. More...
Carroll College Cuts 5 Majors and 10 Minors
By Scott Jaschik. The majors being cut are: classical studies, ethics and value studies, engineering science, environmental outreach and interpretation, and environmental policy and project management. The minors being cut are: anthropology, arts management and administration, classical studies, economics, European studies, Latin American studies, music, public relations, social media, and TV production. More...
Yearbook Review Finds Dean With Confederate Flag
By Scott Jaschik. Wake Forest stands behind admissions dean and notes her work to promote diversity. Not everyone agrees with the university's decision. Associate dean of admissions found in separate photos with Confederate flag. More...
Rallies on Confederate Statues at U of Mississippi
By Scott Jaschik. On Friday, hundreds of students at the University of Mississippi protested Confederate statues and markers that remain on campus, saying that they should be removed. More...
Professors Protest Campus Carry Bill in West Virginia
By Scott Jaschik. Some faculty members in West Virginia walked out of class last week to protest fast-moving legislation that would permit those in the state with concealed-carry permits to bring guns on campuses. More...