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higher education

Adonai Mitchell raises finger in end zone wearing Georgia Bulldogs helmet

Black student-athletes continue to graduate at a lower rate than their white teammates

On-field success at D1 schools often comes at the expense of Black players' education.

On Apr 30, 2022 by John Scott Lewinski

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A flag of the Harvard crest

Justice Department calls reports that it’s investigating white discrimination ‘inaccurate’

A project spokesperson said it's looking into a complaint from Asian-Americans.

On Aug 3, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Donald Trump

The Justice Department wants to investigate, sue universities over ‘white discrimination’

Affirmative action is the Trump administration's latest target.

On Aug 2, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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College textbooks should be free for every student

American students work hard enough to afford college—and they need a break.

On Oct 14, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Professor wins the Internet by holding a student’s baby

A student's baby started crying. What Professor Sydney Engelberg did next will tickle you.

On May 14, 2015 by EJ Dickson

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No, a UC San Diego professor isn’t making students be naked for class

Where would the students have put their No. 2 pencils?

On May 12, 2015 by Dylan Love

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The professor who failed his entire class is everything wrong with higher education

The Internet loves him, but pointing the finger solely at students won't fix the problem.

On Apr 28, 2015 by Chris Osterndorf

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Pocket Points app gives you free food for not checking your phone in class

The Freshman 15 has never been so educational.

On Feb 1, 2015 by EJ Dickson

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5 surefire signs your college is fake

Wham, scam, thank you, ma'am.

On Nov 10, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Dating app ranks colleges by most to least dateable

Don't bring home a Princeton Tiger, ladies. This survey says you'll probably regret it. 

On Oct 9, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Why is this university asking students about their sex lives?

Clemson students are upset about a new campus-wide survey asking intimate details about their sex lives.

On Sep 19, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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This future Harvard student will pay you $160,000 to steal his identity

Get smart. Get paid.

On Dec 19, 2013 by Miles Klee

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College applicants: Watch what you tweet

You're not just typing into the ether, you know.

On Nov 11, 2013 by Miles Klee

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