Today's Clips (10/17/18)
DAVIDSON IN THE NEWS

Research shows that we can tame anxiety to use it as a resource.

Just one week after I set foot in America, I met Nina Simone—and the dream that I had sheltered since I was four years old began its journey toward reality.

Different party cultures mean that Democratic elites support women candidates often — and because of their gender — while Republican elites do not.

North Carolina’s community colleges and 38 four-year colleges and universities are suspending their application fees this week. And that waiver will extend for a month for students in Hurricane Florence-affected counties.

IN OTHER NEWS

Bill Lee, a Harvard graduate, was the only Asian-American lawyer in Boston 42 years ago. The case he is arguing today covers familiar ground.

Harvard’s admissions dean testified that weaker teacher and guidance-counselor recommendations are one reason why Asian-American applicants score lower than whites in the “personal rating” portion of the admissions process.

More U.S. high-school graduates who took the ACT college-entrance exam aren’t ready for college-level coursework, with math readiness at a 14-year low.

Why you cannot count on scholarships to put your child through college

Prosecution in federal college hoops trial has failed to identify the real victims or culprits.

It’s tough out there for college students these days — especially in their news feeds.

Nine University of Iowa fraternities were suspended Wednesday - bringing the total to 11 - following a 'blatant and systemic failure' to halt dangerous and prohibited events with alcohol.

TRADES

A new open online course at Wesleyan serves students contemplating career paths and alumni who want to rethink theirs. Can the online format help liberal arts institutions become more practical?

Saving disciplines is the only way to save ourselves.

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