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Despite Federal Pressures, Colleges Work to Attract Low Income, First Gen Students

Arielle Derival shares what programs like TRIO, GEAR UP, and Upward Bound mean for low-income students.

Two Years Since Conservatives Took Over a Liberal Arts College, What’s Been Lost — and Gained

Mary Churchill weighs in on growing concerns around academic freedom

College Majors Are Disappearing As Academia Tightens Its Belt

Factors such as financial and political pressures are leading to colleges and universities to make difficult choices, including cutting programs. Mary Churchill comments.

Boston University Removes Myles Standish Name from Dorm, Report Says

Boston University is removing Myles Standish’s name from one of its dormitories. Laura Jiménez and Anna Ward are quoted.