Nation Nov 07 How this Kentucky college offers education without financial burden There are no fancy dorms or stadiums at Berea College. There, each student receives free tuition and works throughout their four years, receiving a small salary that goes toward room and board. As part of our Rethinking College series, special…
Nation Oct 31 Students protest West Virginia Univ. budget cuts targeting academic programs and jobs West Virginia University made headlines in the world of higher education this year when it announced it was making major cuts to some academic programs and faculty. There's concern about whether other public universities may follow suit. Special correspondent Hari…
Nation Oct 24 Colleges rethink legacy admissions in the wake of decision against affirmative action The Supreme Court’s decision to limit the use of race in admissions was a game-changer for colleges. While the ruling's biggest impact is on the most selective schools, a survey found nearly a quarter of all colleges considered race to…
Nation Oct 17 College admissions essays more important for students after end of affirmative action Students who are starting to apply to colleges for the coming year are the first class to deal with the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action. For many high school students, this annual rite of passage…
Nation Aug 24 What experts are doing to combat the rise in maternal mortality among Black Americans For too many American women, giving birth can be deadly. The United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality among developed nations, but the risk is even higher for Black American women who are three times as likely to…