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Daniel Golden, ProPublica

Why Russian spies like American universities

There is a long line of Russian agents who have gone undercover on US campuses.

Daniel Golden, ProPublica
· Jul 25, 2018 · 08:30 pm
Why the fight against affirmative action at Harvard could end up hurting rich whites

If preferences for black and Hispanic applicants are abolished, expect a backlash against admissions boosts for children of alumni and donors.

Daniel Golden, ProPublica
· Jul 13, 2018 · 11:30 pm
Who’s taking college spots from top Asian Americans? Not other racial minorities but rich whites

Colleges have another major affirmative action effort – lower admission standards for applicants whose parents are alumni or major donors.

Daniel Golden, ProPublica
· Aug 11, 2017 · 11:30 pm

How Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner made the Harvard cut

The 35-year-old majored in government. Now, he is poised to become the power behind the presidency.

Daniel Golden, ProPublica
· Nov 20, 2016 · 08:30 pm