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Survey says higher ed humanities departments are stable
Disciplines in the field reportedly weathered the recession well.
By Keith Button • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Fraternity to shutter Cal State Northridge chapter after hazing death
An investigation found that the death of a 19-year old student during a 14- to 16-mile hike while pledging to Pi Kappa Phi was hazing.
By Keith Button • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Report: Student loan debt not getting worse
A Brookings Institution report throws cold water on worries about the student loan debt crisis.
By Keith Button • Sept. 8, 2014 -
U of Southern Maine's changes extend beyond budget cuts
More changes than the $15 million worth of announced cuts will be necessary to close a budget gap next year.
By Keith Button • Sept. 8, 2014 -
4 schools sued for mishandling sex assault cases
The lawsuits were all filed with help from the End Rape on Campus organization.
By Keith Button • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Florida State reopens alleged rape case against quarterback
A female student was reportedly raped in December 2012 by the school's star quarterback, Jameis Winston.
By Keith Button • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Ed Dept searches for misplaced decimals on FAFSAs
Thousands of the federal financial aid applications will be reprocessed because applicants may have mistakenly added a decimal that would reduce or eliminate their potential funds.
By Keith Button • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Purdue U. launches competency-based degree
The university's Polytechnic Institute will offer a trans-disciplinary bachelor’s degree program based on competency assessments.
By Keith Button • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Xavier U. president Francis to retire in 2015
With nearly 50 years at the helm of the Louisiana university, Dr. Norman C. Francis is the nation's longest-serving university president.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 4, 2014 -
New list details the most affordable schools in the Western U.S.
Which of the region's schools deliver the most bang for students' bucks?
By Keith Button • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
7 ed tech startups making progress with investors
Fundraising progress in August helped drum up interest in the products and services of these seven companies as the school year approached.
By Keith Button • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Parchment college rankings show speciality's advantage over selectivity
An analysis of college applicants shows that schools with more unique offerings sometimes beat out those seen as more prestigious or more selective.
By Keith Button • Sept. 4, 2014 -
U. of Illinois battles to keep in-state university students
The school may boost financial aid for state residents to keep them from enrolling in out-of-state schools.
By Keith Button • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Goucher College will allow students to submit applications via video
Goucher College is offering prospective students the option of submitting a two-minute video instead of their high school transcript for their application.
By Keith Button • Sept. 4, 2014 -
4,000 Starbucks employees enrolled in first free ASU semester
The company announced the Arizona State tuition reimbursement partnership in June.
By Keith Button • Sept. 3, 2014 -
U. of Alaska president may give up $320K bonus
Pat Gamble has asked his regents to reconsider the additional pay equal to his salary.
By Keith Button • Sept. 3, 2014 -
New York Times to release college rankings next week
The paper's list will examine the economic diversity of student bodies.
By Keith Button • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Federal student loan collections criticized
A new report criticizes the U.S. Department of Education's use of private debt collection agencies for collecting on student loans in default.
By Keith Button • Sept. 3, 2014 -
University themed Jell-O molds allegedly profit on binge drinking
The kits, a product of licensing and marketing agreements with 20 universities, are perfect for Jell-O shots.
By Keith Button • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Robert Morris U. offers athletic, videogame scholarships to boost enrollment
The more than 700 athletics aid packages available include varsity videogaming, bowling, and portraying the school's mascot.
By Keith Button • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Recent college grads drifting, but optimistic
A new book, 'Aspiring Adults: Tentative Transitions of College Graduates,' paints recent college grads as adolescent and financially strapped, but hopeful about their prospects.
By Keith Button • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Ed. Dept. negotiates new contracts for student loan servicers
The four largest student loan servicing companies will now receive bonuses for helping students avoid delinquency and other repayment issues.
By Keith Button • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Research centers recommends polices for improving minority male outcomes
Is it time for a national clearinghouse of “exemplary studies, practices and policies” on male minority education issues?
By Keith Button • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Embattled Burlington College president issues resignation to protesters
An exasperated Christine Plunkett appeared to resign during a Friday confrontation that saw students block her car in a parking lot.
By Keith Button • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Consumer advocate urges campus banking regulations
The advocacy arm of Consumer Reports is urging lawmakers and regulators to rein in questionable campus banking practices that lead to exorbitant fees for students.
By Keith Button • Aug. 29, 2014
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