This week in college admissions, early decision acceptance rates fall at Vanderbilt, universities lean more heavily on endowments, NYU launches an initiative to cut down on phone use, and the DOJ sues the UC system.
Vanderbilt has released its early decision results for the class of 2030, with an 11.9 percent acceptance rate, a decrease of 1.3% from last year. Vanderbilt had a record number of early decision applicants this year. About half of their incoming class typically comes from early decision, with 10% coming from deferrals and another 10% coming from the waitlist.
According to a recent study, university endowment withdrawals rose by 11 percent over the past year, the largest increase since 2010. Endowment returns are also trending down, raising concerns about the long-term financial health of universities in an era of federal funding cuts and increased expenses.
NYU has launched a new initiative to cut down on phone use on its campuses. The initiative, known as NYU IRL, will cultivate phone-free spaces, events, and resources, with the aim of encouraging students to connect with each other in person. NYU is also encouraging faculty to incorporate device-free practices into their course syllabi.
The Department of Justice is suing the University of California system, alleging that it has tolerated antisemitism and created a hostile work environment. The new lawsuit continues a pattern of conflict between the Trump administration and the UC system, including previous lawsuits and funding freezes.
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