Wayne State U police work off-campus to boost Detroit

The university's police force is credited with helping to revitalize the Midtown community.

By Keith Button • Feb. 26, 2015

Potential UNC poverty center closure slammed by AAUP

The American Association of University Professors agrees with advocates that political motivations are in play in a board of governors push to shutter the center.

By Keith Button • Feb. 25, 2015

Students who switch colleges often undercounted

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center estimates figures for students completing degrees at schools other than where they began could be off by at least 20%.

By Keith Button • Feb. 25, 2015

Telepresence robots putting online students in class at Michigan State

The university is testing the robots' ability to prevent online students from feeling alienated from their peers.

By Keith Button • Feb. 25, 2015

SUNY-Buffalo, U of Iowa law schools drop LSAT requirement

With others poised to follow suit, is the standardized exam on its way out?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2015

Adjuncts nationwide to push for change by walking out

Will Wednesday demonstrations succeed in fostering public awareness of part-time faculty working conditions and pay issues?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2015

Chegg sells textbook rental business to Ingram

The selling of the rental business will allow the company to focus on its fast-growing digital services for students.

By Keith Button • Feb. 25, 2015

Pearson, UT-Austin join forces to launch online math resources

The resources are said to make it easier and less time consuming for students to earn college credits in math courses.

By Keith Button • Feb. 24, 2015

Canadian regulators shut down Corinthian subsidiary

The regulators said the 14 Everest Colleges campuses were no longer financially responsible.

By Keith Button • Feb. 24, 2015

Alliant International University becomes 'for-profit benefit corporation'

The former nonprofit institution will be the first in a new health sciences system dubbed 'Arist Education System.'

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 24, 2015

Columbia Law grads top hiring list

The National Law Journal's annual survey reveals a greater percentage of 2014 law school graduates landing top law firm jobs than the Class of 2013, though more students graduated in 2013.

By Keith Button • Feb. 24, 2015

Cornell collaborates on contest for prototype builders

The 'Pitch Your Prototype' contest held by Cornell University and Make: magazine will award a winner with $5,000 and MakerCon publicity.

By Keith Button • Feb. 24, 2015

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Feb. 24, 2015

Starfish Retention Solutions bought by Hobsons

Starfish founder and CEO David Yaskin will assume a leadership role at Hobsons as the student retention services provider expands its potential client base.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2015

SUNY campus finds success with 3D printing program

The State University of New York at New Paltz's 3D printing center is serving as a resource for both the community and the university's degree programs.

By Keith Button • Feb. 23, 2015

ACE reports offer advice on alternative higher ed paths

The reports call for clearer understanding and structure for credit-for-prior-learning and competency-based education programs.

By Keith Button • Feb. 23, 2015

South Carolina legislators consider ousting SCSU board

South Carolina State University, the state's only historically black higher ed institution, is in danger of losing its accreditation due to financial and governance issues.

By Keith Button • Feb. 23, 2015

North Carolina Central University takes class registration mobile

A new administrative platform being built for the institution by N2N Services will also include programs for data analytics, communications, managing enrollment, and retention.

By Keith Button • Feb. 23, 2015

Swarthmore taps Princeton for new president

Valerie Smith, a distinguished professor of African-American literature and culture, will take office on July 1.

By Keith Button • Feb. 23, 2015

Sanders wants to see U.S. heavily subsidize higher ed

The potential 2016 presidential contender says a 'revolution' is needed when it comes to the way the nation finances higher education.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2015

MBS and Vital Source partner to streamline digital content delivery

Digital content sold across MBS' channels in both K-12 and higher ed will now be uniformly delivered through Vital Source's platform.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2015

Gamification and acquisitions: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on the MIT's 'short course' expansion and the latest acquisitions and funding rounds from Blackboard, Advisory Board, and Instructure right here!

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2015

UMass to allow Iranians in science and engineering programs after all

The Amherst campus has reversed course on a policy decision meant to stay in line with U.S. sanctions on the Middle Eastern nation.

By Keith Button • Feb. 20, 2015

Critics claim political motives in NC higher ed research center closings

The University of North Carolina System board has closed down three research centers focused on poverty, biodiversity, and civic engagement and social change.

By Keith Button • Feb. 20, 2015

U of California tuition hike postponed amid negotiations

UC President Janet Napolitano halted the increases in a show of good faith as she continues funding negotiations with Gov. Jerry Brown.

By Keith Button • Feb. 20, 2015