Academe Today

In Trump Era, the Use of Race in Admissions Comes Under New Scrutiny

The Justice Department reportedly will direct resources to investigating colleges that are perceived as discriminating against white applicants. Some groups rebuke that decision as a step back from protecting civil rights.

What You Need to Know About Race-Conscious Admissions in 2017

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly taking aim at colleges’ consideration of race in admissions. Here’s a look at where the issue stands.

Affirmative Action in Admissions in the Wake of the ‘Fisher’ Decision

Get up to speed with a collection of past Chronicle coverage.

Admissions

What Happens When a College Accepts Too Many Students?

The University of California at Irvine’s decision to revoke admissions offers from hundreds of students stirred outrage. Experts say over­enroll­ment is fraught with conflict, but there are simple, if messy, strategies to mitigate it.

The Ticker

Education Dept. Hits Reset on Process to Choose Student-Loan Servicer

The department announced late Tuesday that it would cancel the current competition to select a loan servicer and would start over.

The Ticker

Instructor Who Said Trump Should Be Shot Loses Job at Montclair State U.

The adjunct had previously drawn criticism for remarks about gun control while employed by Rutgers University, which later fired him.

Commentary

What Is College Good For? (Hint: More Than Just a Job)

Expanding our understanding of the world, equipping us to live well, and fostering an awareness of our responsibility to others are just a few of the attributes of a quality education.

Lingua Franca

‘Dictionary of American Regional English’ Speaks!

Allan Metcalf rejoices that the voices of people all over the country, collected for DARE, are now available online, free.

Vitae

How to Survive Permanent Austerity

If your institution is going to be dependent on tuition dollars to keep its doors open, how can you as a faculty member help recruit and retain students without sacrificing your integrity?