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Columbia College Chicago offers new virtual tours
The live-streamed, virtual tours are interactive ways for students to see the campus remotely, in HD, using technology from Georama.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Supreme Court decision to re-hear Fisher rattles nerves
Colleges and universities across the country, both public and private, are bracing for a decision that could make their admissions processes much more expensive.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Dropbox expanding presence in higher ed
The cloud-based file-sharing and collaboration tool was started by an MIT grad who has shifted his sights toward the education space.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
California teacher’s suit could destroy higher ed unions nationwide
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about forcing public workers to pay union dues even if they don’t want to.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Colleges and universities face Confederate backlash
Schools or individual buildings named after arguably unworthy historical figures are becoming the targets of local activism.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Professors welcome CodeCon platform into classrooms
Endorsement from teachers is crucial to Bloomberg’s browser-based coding platform.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015 -
University of Phoenix to increase admissions requirements, close campuses
The Apollo Education Group-owned, for-profit college system expects to reduce its enrollment to 150,000 by 2016 with proposed changes.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015 -
University of Texas System makes its researchers more accessible
The Influuent searchable database of faculty and facilities is expected to spur additional partnerships and grant funding for the system.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015 -
Apollo Education Group earnings results worse than expected
The for-profit education company was expected to report earnings of 47 cents per share but saw an even steeper decline.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015 -
Kansas State mandates course to prevent sexual assault, alcohol abuse
All students, including part-time and distance learners, will have to take the course to be eligible to register for classes.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
3 institutions offer advice on building corporate partnerships
Program leaders from Indiana University, Champlain College, and Peirce College discuss what made their partnerships a success.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2015 -
Interest from international graduate students remains high for 10th consecutive year
The Council of Graduate Schools’ annual report shows double-digit growth from Indian applicants and continued declines from China.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2015 -
HBCU leaders convene to talk strategy for success
"Not all of us are struggling the way you hear," Dr. Kevin Rome, president of Lincoln University of Missouri, said. “We’re not rolling in the dough, but we’re paying our bills.”
By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2015 -
UIUC's new college of medicine gets $10 million boost for simulation center
The gift comes from Chicago-based financial technology firm Jump Trading and will go toward a simulation center for high-tech applications.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2015 -
The case for community college
Jeffrey Selingo argues for The Washington Post: ... so many people who end up going to a four-year college — and usually end up dropping out — would be much better off starting or even finishing at a two-year college.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2015 -
Supreme Court will hear UT Austin race-based admissions case again
The case could chip away or put an end to a considerations for race in admissions decisions.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2015 -
Open EdX connects with Amazon
The open source platform by MOOC provider edX can now be accessed through the Amazon Web Services Marketplace.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015 -
Using predictive analytics to identify student success metrics
A college decision-making framework identifies what makes students thrive at campuses, rather than what contributes to failure.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015 -
Concerns high over proposed engineering program criteria
Some fear the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology proposal will make grads less competitive.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015 -
What happened when Nevada higher ed officials read unflattering reviews?
The Nevada System of Higher Education commissioned the study, but suppressed the critical review.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015 -
Impact of gay marriage ruling on Christian schools
The Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing gay marriage nationwide could eliminate tax-exempt status for Christian schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015 -
Court to Kansas: Rework school funding law, again
A district court ruled Friday that the state's controversial school funding structure is unconstitutional.
By Kate Schimel • June 28, 2015 -
Deep Dive
UW System CIO Sasi Pillay talks retention, transitioning from NASA
The world's top space agency and higher ed aren't so different after all.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2015 -
Video, game-based testing, and PowerSchool: The week’s most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the latest win for 'gainful employment' regulations, video's rising prominence in education, and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2015 -
U of Cincinnati president donates $200K bonus
Santa Ono’s annual bonus will go to 14 organizations and scholarships, as well as the family of a fallen police officer.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 26, 2015
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