University of Illinois shields data on clouted students

Source: Chicago Tribune Posted By: JohnW 5427 days ago

The University of Illinois has refused a request by the Chicago Tribune for test scores and grade-point averages of applicants who appeared on its admissions clout lists, saying the release would violate privacy rights even if the students are not named.

The Tribune plans to legally challenge the university's decision, said Editor Gerould Kern.

In response to a Tribune request under the Freedom of Information Act for documents related to U. of I. admissions, the university turned over about....

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