Coppin State University, pushing to increase its graduation rate above 20 percent, has entered into a partnership with Pearson Education to launch an online bachelor's degree--a first for the Baltimore university. The public institution, which has about 3,875 students, will launch the new program in September 2012. Pearson will provide almost 50 online courses, as well as customizable digital textbooks, on-demand tutoring, and other services. ...