Academe Today: UC's Janet Napolitano, Used to Taking Charge, Is Suddenly On the Defensive

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Some Are Trying]( [premium] By Nell Gluckman Penn State, Rutgers, and others are taking a cue from the corporate world by making a concerted effort to establish campuswide ethical standards. Admissions [Common Application Says New Transfer App Will Better Serve Nontraditional Students]( By Eric Hoover The current app has long been used primarily by teenagers who plan to enroll in college full time right after high school. The new app is intended to help groups such as veterans, adults returning to complete degrees, and community-college students. Administration [A Black College Campus Prepares for Betsy DeVos]( [premium] By Adam Harris Tensions have been high at Bethune-Cookman University as commencement day nears. The education secretary, part of an administration that keeps fumbling its message about HBCUs, will deliver the keynote address. 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