09/28/2023 - EditState

Racial Diversity at Johns Hopkins Could Be in Trouble

On 09/28/2023

Johns Hopkins University, a prestigious research institution in Baltimore, Maryland, boosted its racial diversity by expanding outreach and financial aid, as well as getting rid of “legacy” admissions — those admitted because they have a relative who previously attended the school. However, the U.S. Supreme Court banned affirmative action in college and university admissions earlier this year. Now Johns Hopkins, and other schools, must find a way forward. Susan Svrluga and Nick Anderson report for The Washington Post. (August 2023) …

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Enrollments Are Down, Budgets Are Tight; One College’s Answer: Pizza-Carrying Robots

On 09/28/2023

To cut costs, many colleges, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, are using robots to deliver food in dining halls and at sports games. Students can order food with an app, and the robot will deliver it to them. According to the robot’s manufacturer, 64% of students surveyed say the service has kept them from skipping meals. Lauren Coffey of Inside Higher Ed has more. (August 2023) …

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What’s It Like to Come to America as an Undergraduate?

On 09/28/2023

Many thousands of international students come to study at American universities and colleges each year. VOA’s Laurel Bowman met four students who have just landed at campuses in the Washington area. Camera — Adam Greenbaum and Saqib Ul Islam. …

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Top Employers’ Latest Perk: Free College Counseling

On 09/28/2023

Many prestigious companies in the U.S. are now offering their employees free coaching to get their children into selective schools. The perk is designed to recruit the best workers in a tight job market, but critics say it only worsens inequality. Jon Marcus has more for The Hechinger Report. (September 2023) …

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