Researchers seeking best practices for flipping classrooms

Several studies are under way to determine if flipped classrooms are better than traditional and how the model is best utilized.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

Debt collectors’ suit against Ed Dept thrown out

The five debt collection companies filed their lawsuit after their contracts were terminated in March.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

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By Higher Ed Dive staff

Ed Department fines Corinthian $30M

An investigation concluded the for-profit college chain misrepresented job placement rates at its Heald College locations.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

A closer look at higher ed's love-hate relationship with rankings

Critics find them destructive and institutions still fight for their prestige.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

Study shows rise in STEM PhD completion by minorities

The number of black, Latino, and native students getting PhDs in STEM fields has risen 5% in the last decade.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

U of Houston addresses campus cell service gaps with signal boosters

The technology can improve service, independent of carrier companies, in buildings made out of certain construction materials or underground classrooms.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

U of Minnesota-Duluth ed school gets one-year probation

The University of Minnesota-Duluth has faced sanctions for poor record-keeping, causing licensure problems for students.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

Yale's 2U partnership hits roadblock

The plan to move a physician assistant program online has come under scrutiny by accreditors.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

2U report touts success of its online learning partnerships

The second annual Impact Report also busts a number of online learning myths.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

Georgia system sees fourth year of tuition hikes

The price of attending the state's public colleges and universities will increase as much as 9% for students at some institutions.

By Roger Riddell • April 14, 2015

Ohio State faculty fight for ownership of their work

OSU is revising a 14-year-old intellectual property policy and causing tensions among its faculty members.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 14, 2015

Ellucian acquires Helix LMS, takes ERP to the cloud

The higher education software and services company made two major announcements at its annual user conference this week.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 14, 2015

AAUP sees slight growth in faculty pay

The association’s Annual Report on the Economic Status of the Profession counters the idea that professors earn too much.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 14, 2015

North Carolina higher ed bill could prove disastrous for research

The bill would require all professors at public institutions to teach at least four courses per semester, severely limiting research time.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 14, 2015

Report shows overall increase in state higher ed funding

The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association reports a continuing recovery in state and local support in the wake of the Great Recession.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 14, 2015

Environmental science gaming to debut in ASU Online

Arizona State University’s online program will offer students the chance to respond to environmental and sustainability issues.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 13, 2015

U of Minnesota-Duluth education school under fire

Almost two dozen teacher education programs at the university have lost approval from the state.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 13, 2015

Cornell social network helps prospective students decide

The private network for Cornell students, alumni, and accepted applicants is meant to give decision-makers a better sense of campus.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 13, 2015

Are colleges equipped to judge rape cases?

The higher education system is bending under the responsibility of adjudicating rape allegations and some argue for an alternative.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 13, 2015

California lawsuit threatening Corinthian sale

Corinthian Colleges Inc. is pressuring California Attorney General Kamala Harris to drop a lawsuit that is scaring away buyers.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 13, 2015

VA attorney general calls Sweet Briar suit into question

Mark Herring has said the Amherst County attorney who filed a suit on behalf of the state to keep the college open lacks the standing to do so.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 10, 2015

46 staff members cut at GWU

The GWU administrative layoffs follow similar news from fellow DC institution Howard University.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 10, 2015

Open Cloud Consortium's research importance affirmed despite sustainability questions

The OCC crosses universities, companies, and government agencies to share scientific data.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 10, 2015

26 institutions fall on all 3 DOE sanction lists

The Department of Education has three accountability measures for higher ed institutions that rarely intersect.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 10, 2015

Accreditation for alternative credentialing gaining traction

Open accreditation pathways — and aid access — for nontraditional higher ed models are gaining bipartisan support.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 10, 2015