Academe Today: After affirmative action and legacy admissions, will early decision be the next to go?

Gutting language programs would be a disaster; the rise of "anti-science aggression"; more on Vanderbilt and "U.S. News"; publishing advice; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. AN ADVANTAGE [After Affirmative Action and Legacy Admissions, Will Early Decision Be the Next to Go?]( By J. Brian Charles [STORY IMAGE]( The practice favors wealthy, white students, but colleges say it helps them plan ahead and recruit more loyal students. THE REVIEW | OPINION [Gutting Language Departments Would Be a Disaster]( By Rebecca L. Walkowitz [STORY IMAGE]( Once a program is gone, it is very difficult and expensive to bring it back. ANTI-SCIENCE [Peter Hotez Gets a Lot of Hate. He Calls It ‘Anti-Science Aggression.’]( By Tom Bartlett [STORY IMAGE]( In a new book, he argues that colleges need to do more to support scientists. 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