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U of Phoenix is higher ed's most-Googled
The search engine's top 20 for higher ed reflects an increasing interest in online courses.
By Keith Button • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Are private universities leaving low-income students behind?
A New America report lambastes a number of private higher ed institutions for sacrificing low-income students in their recruitment of high-achieving students with merit aid.
By Keith Button • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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2U co-founder launches higher ed coding startup for students in Africa
Andela aims to train computer coders to work remotely for U.S. firms via a four-year program based in Nigeria.
By Keith Button • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Learning management systems well-liked, but not always well-used
A report suggests faculty and students don't necessarily use or like advanced LMS features.
By Keith Button • Sept. 23, 2014 -
College of Saint Rose adjuncts vote 'yes' on union
Adjuncts at the Albany, NY, institution will organize through the Service Employees International Union.
By Keith Button • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Report calls for Federal Work-Study reform
The Gates Foundation-sponsored report from Young Invincibles says the program should be revised to help more low-income students.
By Keith Button • Sept. 23, 2014 -
U. of Southern Maine faces more cuts
Already shuttering three programs, the university may make further program and staff cuts to close another budget gap.
By Keith Button • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Coursera expands MOOCs into Brazil, partners with two universities
The company has its eyes on a larger goal: The 215 million Portuguese speakers worldwide.
By Keith Button • Sept. 23, 2014 -
All Wesleyan frats to go co-ed
All fraternities on the campus will be required to include female members, leaders, and residents within three years.
By Keith Button • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Brown U. acknowledges role in slavery
The university is dedicating a memorial to acknowledge its role in the 1700s slave trade.
By Keith Button • Sept. 22, 2014 -
EdCast raises $6M in its quest to facilitate university collaboration
The company hopes to create 'multiversities' via its OpenEdX-based Knowledge Cloud MOOC platform.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2014 -
U. of Delaware students rally over sexual harassment policy
Students want more transparency from the school after a professor's ousting.
By Keith Button • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Common Application schools can skip the essays
After 40 years of emphasizing the point, the organization is opening its doors to schools that don't require admissions essays.
By Keith Button • Sept. 22, 2014 -
BYU tops Glassdoor's list of best higher ed employers
Flexible schedules, good benefits, and the perception that an institution is improving the world were frequently cited in employee opinions across the top schools.
By Keith Button • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Princeton welcomes most diverse freshman class ever
The Ivy League institution is hailing the shift as an embodiment of its pledge to promote access and diversity.
By Keith Button • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 solutions helping institutions bolster student success
A number of companies are working to help colleges and universities move students across the finish line.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Study: Siblings follow one another to college
A study of 1.6 million pairs of siblings found that 19% of the younger siblings enrolled in the same college as their older brother or sister.
By Keith Button • Sept. 19, 2014 -
WA community colleges offering self-paced online degrees
Lumen Learning and 13 Washington state community colleges are collaborating on the business degree program.
By Keith Button • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Task force recommends 7 sex violence policies for UC campuses
Each University of California campus could soon have two sexual assault response teams if plans come to fruition.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Student loan debt disparity persists with black grads
A survey shows that half of all recent black college graduates are saddled with more that $25,000 in student loan debt.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
U.S. schools top billionaire alumni list
Of the top 20 colleges and universities with the most billionaire undergraduate alumni, 16 are in the U.S.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Surveys show concern over higher ed enrollment
Data from Inside Higher Ed and KPMG show rising anxiety among admissions directors over enrollment goals.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Boston incubator looking for 8 ed-tech startups
LearnLaunch Accelerator in Boston is looking to sign the startups for a three-month stay in its incubator space, along with networking and mentoring opportunities.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
President of financially troubled Paine College resigns
The private historically black college was put on probation by its accreditor in June.
By Keith Button • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Predatory lending suit demands Corinthian forgive $569M in loans
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Corinthian Colleges, accusing it of predatory lending, and seeking forgiveness of $569 million in outstanding student loans, plus other loans the company collected on dating back to July 2011.
By Keith Button • Sept. 17, 2014
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