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Beyond the Numbers: Medical Schools Try Holistic Approach

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With previous standards often leaving significant gaps in admissions, the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Holistic Review Project is helping to improve diversity on medical campuses by moving beyond standardized test scores. For many colleges, especially medical schools, diversity in admissions is a key issue.

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Wind Energy, Environmental Groups at Odds Over Eagle Rule

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Under the new rule, the extended permits will be reviewed every five years to ensure compliance with the eagle protection provisions. In November, Duke Energy agreed to pay the federal government $1 million over the killing of 14 golden eagles and 149 other birds at two of its wind farms in Wyoming. The settlement drew the ire of Sen.

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