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College Admissions Officers Can Now Recruit Prospective Students More Aggressively

5:37pm October 03, 2019

by Kirk Carapezza

A new change by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors means colleges can now more aggressively recruit potential students — even after they've committed to another school.

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Uncovering A Huge Mystery Of College: Office Hours

4:51pm October 02, 2019

by Elissa Nadworny

Students say that one of the most intimidating things about college is going to their professors' office hours. But developing a relationship with your professor can be key to college success.

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Judge Upholds Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Process

11:50am October 02, 2019

by Carrie Jung

A federal judge has ruled in favor of Harvard University in a high-profile court case centered on whether the school's admissions process forces Asian Americans to clear a higher bar to get in.

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News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Harvard Ruling, Bahamas Update

5:59am October 02, 2019

House Democrats postpone the first Ukraine deposition. A federal judge upholds Harvard's race-conscious admissions process. It's been a month since Hurricane Dorian devastated much of the Bahamas.

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The plaintiff said Harvard uses "racial balancing" — which is illegal — to curate its student body and holds Asian American students to a higher standard than others in the admissions process.

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Federal Judge Upholds Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Process

7:36pm October 01, 2019

The advocacy group Students for Fair Admissions says it will appeal the decision, which means the fate of race-conscious admissions could once again end up in the hands of the Supreme Court.

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UCLA players celebrate during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the Rose Bowl last year in Pasadena, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill paving the way for college athletes in the state to hire agents and sign endorsement deals.

California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements

1:18pm September 30, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the measure he signed is "the beginning of a national movement." It's also sure to irk the NCAA, which has banned athletes from hiring agents and signing endorsement deals.

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Teaching Impeachment In The Classroom

8:02am September 29, 2019

by Elizabeth Shockman

Impeachment has been the talk of the past week. It's also a good teaching opportunity for schools. Civics classes are using it to discuss how the political process works.

Georgia Professor Holds Student's Baby, A Life Lesson Bundled On Her Back

6:44pm September 28, 2019

by Alexander Tuerk

"We know it's overwhelming, don't think we don't understand," the professor said about the challenge of being a student and a parent. "We take it very seriously, and we're going to be here for you."

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

1:23pm September 27, 2019

The House opens an impeachment inquiry. The acting director of national intelligence testifies before Congress about a whistleblower complaint. Greta Thunberg dresses down world leaders at a climate conference.

Chicago Teachers Union members cheer at a rally ahead of a potential strike.

Chicago Teachers Are Ready To Strike

8:28am September 27, 2019

by Sarah Karp

The Chicago Teachers Union voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, union officials announced Thursday. The Chicago Public Schools CEO says the offer of a 16% raise over five years is generous.