Refusing to Put Fear at the Center of Jewish Identity
Students in Pittsburgh must grapple with the realization that there are people who hate them for their religion.
Education
As Humanities Majors Decline, Colleges Try to Hype Up Their Programs
The Great Recession scared a lot of students away from the humanities. Now administrators are trying to bring them back.
America Can’t Seem to Kick Its Racist Costume Habit
Colleges warn students every Halloween not to wear inappropriate or offensive costumes, but they struggle to prevent the incidents.
Why Millions of Teens Can't Finish Their Homework
The push toward technology-focused education overlooks the students who lack the resources needed to complete their assignments.
What Jewish Schools Are Telling Students About the Pittsburgh Shooting
After the attack, some teachers are reminding students that, as one educator put it, “the vast majority of people are good people who care about us.”
What Happens When a College’s Affirmative-Action Policy Is Found Illegal
A Supreme Court case found that the University of Michigan was using race in admissions the wrong way. Then the state stepped in, and minority enrollments dropped.
Why Many College Dropouts Are Returning to School in North Carolina
A new plan to lower tuition has led to a 60 percent jump in the number of students who have reenrolled at one university.
What I Learned About Life at My 30th College Reunion
“Every classmate who became a teacher or doctor seemed happy,” and 29 other lessons from seeing my Harvard class of 1988 all grown up
Academically, Joining the Greek System Is Like ‘Having All of Your Professors Be Worse Than Average’
Fraternities and sororities’ effect on grades was largest, researchers found, during pledging.
College Sports Are Affirmative Action for Rich White Students
Athletes are often held to a lower standard by admissions officers, and in the Ivy League, 65 percent of players are white.