Some say they hope the many majors will help them stand out in the job market, though experts say the extra majors may not be of interest to employers.
By Johanna Alonso
1 December
More than a dozen colleges have removed or edited diversity-related admissions essay prompts. Nevertheless, essays asking about identity and background remain a cornerstone this admissions cycle.
California governor Gavin Newsom鈥檚 office responded, 鈥淲e'll see you in court.鈥
By Sara Weissman
24 November
As federal immigration enforcement agents descend on North Carolina, campus leaders are rushing to advise fearful staff and students about how to respond.
The mayor-elect has said little about his plans for the city鈥檚 colleges and universities. But advocates, experts and students are making best guesses based on his rhetoric and track record.
By Sara Weissman
20 November
Both houses of Congress voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to release the rest of the trove of documents related to Epstein. Here are some of the key higher ed people mentioned so far.
End of 鈥榖oom times鈥 for Canadian institutions could prompt them to be more adventurous, with 鈥榬iskier鈥 recruitment and more branch campuses likely, say experts
Religiously affiliated colleges are facing the blowback of seismic higher ed policy shifts under Trump. They鈥檙e making careful decisions about how to advocate for themselves.