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UC-Irvine MOOCs move from zombies to vampires
The university's latest massive open online science course offered via Instructure is based on the FX TV show The Strain.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015 -
Navient could be cleared of student loan wrongdoing
The student loan servicer has been under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly cheating soldiers and veterans of benefits.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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CFPB to keep closer eye on loan servicers
The consumer watchdog agency announced Thursday it will expand monitoring to protect student borrowers.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Is undermatching really a problem for students?
Some say the idea doesn't give enough credit to public colleges trying to enroll top pupils.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015 -
Boston U prof expresses regret over controversial tweets
Saida Grundy's tweets criticizing white students and businesses drew both criticism and support.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015 -
New UT-Austin president asked for lower salary
Gregory Fenves was offered $1 million but talked UT officials down to a $750,000 base salary, citing optics.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015 -
Federal student loan interest rates to fall
Stafford loans and parent Plus loans will all see reductions for the 2015-16 school year.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015 -
Small for-profit Brookstone to close over gainful employment rule
Night classes were abruptly halted, with day classes set to continue through next week.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015 -
Purdue hires actors to deliver online course content
Students find the actors more engaging than industry professionals in their online modules.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015 -
Traditional colleges team up with for-profits
The unlikely allies are working together to lobby congressional leaders away from additional regulation.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015 -
Oakland's Mills College struggling to survive
The women’s college has a healthy endowment but stands on shaky financial ground and carries low credit ratings.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015 -
U.S. universities largely receive Cs and Ds on health research
Research report cards from Universities Allied for Essential Medicines rank 59 schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015 -
Knod to offer low-cost bachelor's following latest funding round
The Utah-based company partners with universities for blended learning programs focused on job skills.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015 -
SEC charges ITT Tech owner, executives with fraud
The charges allege the company and its top leaders misled investors about the performance of student loan programs.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Many students leave college unprepared to negotiate salaries
A new survey from NerdWallet shows how much entry-level hires leave on the table.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015 -
Higher ed IT spending expected to hit $6.6B
Analysis from IDC Government Insights shows network and laptop purchases driving the spending growth.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015 -
Louisiana appropriations committee aims to save higher ed funding
The committee passed a budget that would spare colleges and universities from major cuts.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015 -
Educause report preps for post-LMS higher ed
A new report from Educause provides analysis and recommendations for next generation digital learning environments.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015 -
Pending Clinton support makes debt-free college major part of Dems' 2016 platform
Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager is now promoting the idea of guaranteeing students a debt-free college experience.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015 -
UNC-Chapel Hill and GlaxoSmithKline to partner on HIV cure
The pharmaceutical company will contribute $20 million over five years for a UNC research institute.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015 -
Campuses strain under student movements that pit former allies
Students advocating divestment from Israel clash with Jews who used to be part of liberal coalitions.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 11, 2015 -
Human connections important for online courses
Researchers studying the critical elements of online learning success find interactions with instructors and peers are crucial.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 11, 2015 -
States working to fine-tune remediation
Low success rates and high costs are behind the legislative push.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 11, 2015 -
Dept. of Ed. denies debt relief
Although Undersecretary Ted Mitchell publicly supports debt relief for defrauded students, several petitioners have been denied.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 11, 2015 -
This year's grads have more debt than ever
A new report shows the Class of 2015’s borrowers each have an average of $35,000 in student loan debt.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 11, 2015
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