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Chicago State settles latest lawsuit for $4.3M
The embattled institution finally wraps up a longstanding whistleblower case filed by a former executive.
By Jarrett Carter • March 10, 2017 -
Florida lawmakers target state university foundations on spending
State legislators are questioning if international trips, high salaries and wealth building are the appropriate use of funds from public institutions' foundations.
By Jarrett Carter • March 10, 2017 -
U of Delaware hiring practices bring anti-nepotism policies into focus
Private institutions often walk a fine line on the ethics of business and hiring in connection with relatives and executives.
By Jarrett Carter • March 10, 2017 -
Projections see 7.2% expansion in e-learning by 2027
Platforms for online learning are expected to follow the success of other personal tech industries.
By Jarrett Carter • March 10, 2017 -
Obamacare repeal could be bad for business
The elimination of the employee mandate might be celebrated, but could students soon be forced to choose between healthcare and education costs?
By Jarrett Carter • March 10, 2017 -
Female participation grows, but gaps persist in research outputs
A new study suggests female representation is on the rise in higher ed research, but gaps remain in publications and collaborative impact.
By Jarrett Carter • March 9, 2017 -
Harvard law to accept GRE scores for admissions consideration
Citing a desire to diversify its student body, the stalwart in legal education ditches the troublesome LSAT.
By Jarrett Carter • March 9, 2017 -
Higher ed places 6th in Illinois consumer fraud rankings
The state's attorney general's office has fielded more than 1,700 complaints related to for-profit administration and student loan debt in the last year.
By Jarrett Carter • March 9, 2017 -
177 colleges fall short on federal list measuring financial responsibility
112 private, nonprofit institutions and 65 for-profits failed the U.S. Dept. of Education's standards for the 2014-2015 school year.
By Jarrett Carter • March 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Wednesday at SXSWedu 2017: NYC's equity bet and liberal arts 2.0
Author Tim Ferriss was keynote speaker on day three, and there was no shortage of great sessions as the conference rolled into its second-to-last day.
By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2017 -
Revised travel ban presents same problems for colleges
A new version of the controversial guidance on travel restriction from six countries presents familiar obstacles for college students and faculty.
By Jarrett Carter • March 8, 2017 -
Can higher ed grow female participation in tech fields?
A new survey pinpoints a lack of mentoring and growth opportunities as two of the top five barriers to gender equity in the technology workforce.
By Jarrett Carter • March 8, 2017 -
Missouri higher ed system faces scrutiny over executive bonuses, perks
Financial dealings at the state's system run countercultural to legislative claims of economic hardship for higher ed.
By Jarrett Carter • March 8, 2017 -
Rowan College at Gloucester County wants to change the two-year school paradigm
Ambitious expansion plans include developing a partnership with the local hospital system and adding student apartments.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 8, 2017 -
U California System suggests 20% ceiling on non-resident enrollment
The proposal, formed in response to legislative threat to withhold funding, doesn't actually decrease the current levels of out-of-state students across the system.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 8, 2017 -
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Tuesday at SXSWedu: Higher ed access and future-ready librarians
We've got you covered with more session recaps and announcements from the second day of Austin's annual ed innovation extravaganza.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2017 -
Ecclesia College at center of political kickback controversy
A top campus executive is implicated in a vast network of alleged financial fraud involving a former elected official.
By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017 -
Revenue declines in 24 states could lead to massive cuts in higher ed
States like Iowa, Louisiana and Missouri say that a decrease in tax revenue will result in lower higher ed investments, and other states may not be far behind.
By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017 -
Amazon extends AI development race to college classrooms
The global retail giant has established fellowship programs to encourage college students to join the next wave of artificial intelligence engineers.
By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017 -
How higher ed can revive American manufacturing
A new Trade Adjustment Assistance program funded by the Department of Labor partners with higher ed to develop new skills for displaced workers.
By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017 -
Academic jargon clouds the impact of research
Authors of a new book on economics say the discipline would be better off if more people understood what experts were actually saying.
By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017 -
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From immigrant to administrator: California Community Colleges' Van Ton-Quinlivan talks 'knowing the numbers'
In the first installment of a series highlighting women in higher education, the head of the nation's largest community college system details her path to executive success.
By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Monday at SXSWedu 2017: Equity and teachers as innovation engines
Couldn't make it to Austin? We've got you covered with some quick session recaps and a rundown of several news releases.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2017 -
Why mentoring is a vital add-on to remedial curriculum
Some institutions discover the value of counseling and support in the effort to improve student academic performance.
By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017 -
For-profit EDMC finalizes sale of several college brands
Argosy University and the Art Institutes are among the national brands on the move to a nonprofit buyer.
By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017
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