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    Candidates: If you want growth, talk education innovation

    A broken business model in higher ed and misfocused accountability efforts in K-12 education need to be addressed by the nation's next president, says Christensen Institute's Julia Freeland Fisher.

    Julia Freeland Fisher • Oct. 20, 2016
  • Beyond the classroom: Reasons people seek doctoral degrees

    Dr. Hinrich Eylers, executive dean, University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies, draws on his experiences to provide some insight into motivations for enrollment.

    Dr. Hinrich Eylers • Oct. 17, 2016
  • Innovative university ideathons can help shape the next-generation workplace

    Along with science and tech research, higher ed must also embrace and implement student-centric, team-oriented, solutions-focused and cross-disciplinary approaches to innovation.

    Vikram Jandhyala, vice president for innovation & Kevin Mihata, associate dean for educational programs, University of Washington • June 17, 2016
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    UW-Madison: Concerned, but committed (at least for now)

    Faculty are planning a no-confidence vote against the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and System President Ray Cross today. But one long-time faculty member says he isn't looking to leave just yet. 

    Jerlando F. L. Jackson • May 2, 2016
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    Higher education's role in protecting pathways to the middle class

    Excelsior College Assistant VP for Extended Education Christopher Gilmore lays out three ways higher ed continues contributing to social mobility.

    Christopher Gilmore • April 22, 2016
  • How top liberal arts colleges prepare students for successful lives of leadership and service

    Muhlenberg College President John I. Williams, Jr. talks value of liberal arts colleges in a STEM-focused world.

    John I. Williams, Jr. • March 22, 2016