Hilary Burns

higher education reporter, The Boston Globe

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The Department of Education is investigating Harvard’s legacy admissions. Critics say the practice disproportionately favors kids of white, rich alumni and donors.

Why Harvard’s legacy admissions could be expelled

The Department of Education is investigating Harvard’s legacy admissions. Critics say the practice disproportionately favors kids of white, rich alumni and donors.

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