Nov 02 Watch 5:34 Could Harvard discrimination case change college admissions nationwide? The Harvard admissions trial in Boston concluded Friday and it could have implications for affirmative action nationwide. The case alleges that qualified Asian-American applicants were denied admission because Harvard used other, non-academic measures to keep their numbers down. William Brangham… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 4:47 Harvard admissions case could determine the future of affirmative action The Trump administration came out against Harvard University's admission practices on Thursday. A legal battle brought by a group of Asian Americans against one of the most selective schools in the world is heading to federal court this fall, and… Continue watching
Jul 03 Race in college admissions: Read the Trump administration’s statement on reversing policies By Meredith Lee Seven guidelines set by the Obama administration that promoted diversity in classrooms and on campuses are being appealed by the Departments of Justice and Education, according to a statement provided to the PBS NewsHour today. Continue reading
Oct 03 Column: How conservative activists are using Asian Americans to argue against affirmative action By Natasha K. Warikoo In August, the Justice Department sought lawyers to investigate whether Harvard University has discriminated against Asian Americans in favor of black and Latino applicants. In her column, Harvard professor Natasha Warikoo explains how such efforts are an attempt at a… Continue reading
Jul 05 Column: College planning now may mean less stress for seniors come fall By Shondra Carpenter As summer gets underway, rising seniors may want to think about getting a jump start on college planning. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 6:15 Busy day at SCOTUS yields support for affirmative action, roadblock for executive orders By PBS News Hour The reduced Supreme Court weighed in on two politically charged cases Thursday. Justices confirmed the constitutionality of a college affirmative action program, but deadlocked on President Obama’s executive action protecting millions of unauthorized immigrants from deportation -- thus nullifying the… Continue watching
May 05 Adviser dispels 3 myths on choosing a school By Kenya Downs High school seniors are applying to more colleges than ever. But despite being accepted into a first-choice college or university, many students are opting not to enroll for various reasons, including financial constraints. Continue reading
May 04 Twitter chat: How important are college choices? By Kenya Downs High school seniors are applying to more colleges than ever, but fewer are choosing to enroll in their first choice. Do choices still matter? Join the PBS NewsHour for a Twitter chat on Thursday. Continue reading
May 02 5 things to know before committing to a college By Kenya Downs Today marks the deadline for high school students to enroll in a college or university. Here's what you need to know before deciding. Continue reading
Mar 25 Which colleges are best at enrolling and graduating low-income students? By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report Taxpayers spend more than $30 billion a year on grants for college students. Now they can see what they’re getting for their money. Continue reading