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Why white, college-educated men are up for grabs

By Nancy Marshall-Genzer

September 13, 2016

Corbin Ayers is an undecided voter in Leesburg, Virginia. — Nancy Marshall-Genzer/Marketplace

For the first time in years, lots of white guys with degrees are undecided.

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To create a more diverse faculty, start with tenure

September 12, 2016

The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity offers workshops and intensive mentoring to help women and people of color survive the tenure process and enjoy their lives — Wikimedia Commons

One former professor is teaching teachers how to get through tenure.

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Relax: If you applied to college, you'll probably get in

September 08, 2016

College admissions season can be a stressful time, but a new survey suggests it doesn't have to be. Above, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. — Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

A new survey says the average acceptance rate is around 65 percent.

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Top stories in education to start the school year

By Molly Wood and Amy Scott

September 05, 2016

Testing is expected to be a big topic for this school year. — Tim Boyle/Getty Images

Charter schools, testing and free college are big topics as classes resume.

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A growing industry caters to college cheats

August 30, 2016

Some students are cheating on more than just a term paper. — Visual Hunt

Online companies promise to take your class for you.

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Building a diverse workforce by investing in college

August 26, 2016

Fatima Ahmad, 18, is a Wallin scholar and intern at U.S. Bank. — Amy Scott/Marketplace

A Minnesota scholarship program aims to close a gap in college completion.

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Graduate students win recognition as employees

August 24, 2016

Graduate Students at Yale University thank the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for making collective bargaining rights and unionization legal. — Local 33-UNITE HERE

A National Labor Relations Board ruling could trigger a wave of unionization.

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Big labor win for grad students at private colleges

August 24, 2016

A view of Columbia University. — Mario Tama/Getty Images

On many campuses, many graduate students plan to organize.

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Changes are coming to the federal student aid form

August 22, 2016

Students will now be able to file their FAFSA months earlier than before. — Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Students can begin filing the FAFSA three months earlier this year, on Oct. 1.

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