The challenge from Students for Fair Admissions may still end up before the U.S. Supreme Court; three key passages from the ruling; and more.
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By Nell Gluckman

The challenge, from Students for Fair Admissions, may still end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. (PREMIUM)

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A Win for Diversity
By Eric Hoover

The university’s race-conscious admissions process does not discriminate against Asian American students, Judge Allison Burroughs ruled.

Publishing
By Megan Zahneis

Coercive citation has drawn increased attention in recent years. Last month two researchers at the Dutch publishing giant Elsevier published a study that examined the citation patterns of nearly 55,000 reviewers for its journals. (PREMIUM)

Students
By Alexander C. Kafka

The Jordan Porco Foundation has helped organize hundreds of Fresh Check Days on campuses in 42 states. (PREMIUM)

Teaching
By Kristen Doerer

“Reacting to the Past” began as one professor’s experiment to enliven a dull class. Now it’s at 500 colleges and counting. (PREMIUM)

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By Wayne Journell

It’s pretending to be politically neutral that hurts teaching and learning. (PREMIUM)

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