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Crime down on college campuses
The Department of Education has released its annual crime statistics report, showing a drop in total crime on college campuses.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015 -
Students spending less on textbooks, but not because they're cheaper
A survey of undergraduates by the National Association of College Stores found many students skip required textbook purchases.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015 -
High school associate's degrees on the rise
The steady increase comes as educators debate how to ease the transition to college.
By Kate Schimel • July 10, 2015 -
Study links rising tuition with increases in federal aid
Researchers at the New York Federal Reserve Bank found every $1 increase in federal aid is followed by a $.65 hike in tuition and fees at private nonprofits.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015 -
Credential registry aims to increase transparency
The registry is a project of George Washington University, Southern Illinois University, and Workcred, a nonprofit focused on improving the credentialing system.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015 -
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From states to institutions, free community college on the rise
Oregon is the second state to offer free community college to eligible students as individual colleges, cities, and other states consider their own plans.
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Pluralsight adds real-time coding assistance with HackHands acquisition
The deal better positions the professional learning's platform to compete with LinkedIn following its recent Lynda.com buy.
By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2015 -
Kira Methodology aims to remove bias from admissions
The methodology utilizes competency-based assessments and a rating system.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015 -
USD creates interactive, location-based learning tool
The World Interactive Study Environment, or WISE, lets students drop pins from their locations and add photos and comments to a collaborative conversation.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015 -
TargetX expands student engagement capabilities with Uversity acquisition
The student recruitment, retention, and engagement company can now incorporate Uversity’s Schools App and UChat into its student engagement suite.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015 -
Gates Foundation calls for FAFSA simplification
A new report from the foundation reveals that its ultimate goal is FAFSA’s eventual elimination.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015 -
Moody's finds higher ed finances stabilizing
The investor services company released a report this week analyzing the 2014 fiscal year, which brought positive developments for many colleges and universities.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Payscale's higher ed ROI rankings balance discussion of college cost
Along with return on investment, the company provides tailored reports through its Alumni Analytics service.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
US Ed Dept moves to further address student loan debt
In addition to a potential expansion of federal repayment options, a New Jersey state rep is also alling for a lottery for student debt holders.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
More than a third of 2008 first-year students transferred by 2014
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report cautions high transfer rates are a particular concern with performance-based funding.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
CampusLogic rakes in $4.1M
The software-as-a-service platform simplifies the financial aid process for students and institutions, bringing the paperwork online.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
More institutions opting for merger over closure
In a tough financial environment where enrollment is shrinking, some colleges choose to merge as a way to survive.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
Free community college plan going before Congress
America’s College Promise Act will offer a federal match of $3 for every $1 states invest to waive two years of tuition and fees.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
Campus SaVE Act requires greater action by colleges
The act addresses violence against women in the form of stalking, assault, and rape, requiring a host of new campus policies.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
MoodleCloud launches as free service
Educators can now design and host content on the Moodle platform at no cost for their classes of fewer than 50 students.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
MOOC survey focuses on underserved learners
A study from Duke finds that the online courses often supplement traditional higher ed and provide opportunities for lifelong learning.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
UC San Diego files conspiracy suit against researcher, USC
USC poached a prominent Alzheimer’s researcher, and UC San Diego claims he and his team conspired to steal funding and data.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
Higher ed networks among the most vulnerable
The design of college and university campuses makes cyberattacks easier for hackers trying to break in.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Vet2RN program offers bridge for military medics
Herzing University allows trained medics to transfer 20 credits toward an Associate Degree in Nursing.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
State schools shift residency requirements for veterans
Changes at the state level are taking effect to comply with a new federal law requiring public schools to offer veterans and their dependents in-state tuition.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015
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