There's more to the book-burning at Georgia Southern; Johns Hopkins has stopped legacy admissions; counselors take on bigger caseloads; and more.
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By Lindsay Ellis

A book-burning last year at Georgia Southern University made international headlines. But there’s more to the story. (PREMIUM)

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Admissions
By Nell Gluckman

In the last decade, the university has lowered the proportion of legacy students in its freshman class from 12.5 percent to 3.5 percent. The share of students eligible for Pell Grants has gone up from 9 percent to 19 percent. (PREMIUM)

Mental Health on Campus
By Sarah Brown

As campus counselors take on higher caseloads, a study finds that students won’t see as much improvement in their mental health. (PREMIUM)

Leadership & Governance
By Emma Dill

Heather Hiles came to the job less than a year ago and helped lead efforts to design a virtual program aimed at educating adult students statewide. (PREMIUM)

Return on Investment
By Bennett Leckrone

The return on investment of a liberal-arts education builds slowly but surpasses the median of all colleges over time, a new report concludes. (PREMIUM)

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