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Poll: 37 Percent Of Americans Say College Admissions Should Not Consider Athletic Talent
Even before the college admissions scam, Americans were already lukewarm towards considering athletic talent in college admissions. -
Harvard Admissions Goes On Trial In Boston For Alleged Discrimination Against Asian-Americans
Federal lawsuit targets race as a consideration in selecting college students. -
On Campus Radio: Considering Diversity In Admissions And Curriculum
As Harvard gears up to defend itself against a lawsuit claiming the university discriminates against Asian-American applicants, the debate continues about the consideration of race in college admissions. -
WGBH News Poll: Americans Mostly View Higher Education Favorably
A national WGBH News poll has explored how Americans feel on a variety of issues, ranging from whether colleges should factor race into the admissions process to if they adequately protect students from sexual assault on campus. -
Gonzalez Proposes A Budget Departure For Mass.: Taxing Big College Endowments
Private colleges in Massachusetts and most americans in national poll oppose the idea. -
At High School In His Michigan Hometown, New Harvard President Makes The Case For College
WGBH News Poll: Considering the costs and benefits of graduating, a majority of Americans say college is worth attending, but it’s not necessary. -
Americans Support State Funding For Colleges, But Divided On Raising Taxes To Lower Costs
A new poll also finds divisions in Americans’ views on a new tax on college endowments. -
Poll: 72 Percent Of Americans Oppose Considering Race In College Admissions, But Even More Value Racial Diversity
A WGBH News poll finds nearly three in four Americans disagree with Supreme Court rulings allowing race as one factor. -
WGBH News Poll: Majority Of Americans Unhappy With How Colleges Handle Sex Assault
Majority also sees poor job tending to the mental health needs of students. -
New Poll Finds Americans Believe College Is Worth Attending, But Not Necessary To Get Ahead
The findings reflect the high cost of college and increasing student debt that younger Americans face.