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Profs fighting U of Pittsburgh over intellectual property rights
Professors are disputing whether they need to sign away intellectual property rights so the school can receive funding for research.
By Keith Button • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Cornell settles $168M wrongful death lawsuit
The suit against the university, along with the city of Ithaca, NY, was filed by the father of a student who committed suicide by jumping off a city-owned bridge near campus.
By Keith Button • Sept. 12, 2014 -
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TrendlineEnrollment and Retention
A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.
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U. of Illinois board shoots down Salaita hiring
A lawsuit over the revoked job offer is likely imminent.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Kentucky State students pay bills after being dropped
The more than 600 students dropped over outstanding balances reportedly accounted for a $7 million deficit.
By Keith Button • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Campus police arming with military surplus
Many higher ed institutions are among the 8,000 law-enforcement agencies that have received the equipment free of charge from a Department of Defense program.
By Keith Button • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Dartmouth engineering school expands use of Dassault's Solidworks platform
The 3D design platform is set to become part of the school's core curriculum, and will also be available to non-majors.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Pearson study: Students see tablets as transformative to higher ed [Infographic]
Still, almost twice as many students use laptops regularly compared to tablets.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 10, 2014 -
WVU academic fraud case goes public
The 2012 case led to an 18-month investigation and a 91-page report.
By Keith Button • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Harvey Mudd tops PayScale's best-paid alumni rankings
The site's rankings are based on both undergrad and graduate alumni.
By Keith Button • Sept. 10, 2014 -
New America report: Trouble looming for grad school loan forgiveness programs
The programs could have harmful consequences for the market and borrowing, according to the think tank.
By Keith Button • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Princeton considers steps to help low-income students
Among the proposals from a group of faculty and administrators: Alternative pass/fail grading for freshmen.
By Keith Button • Sept. 10, 2014 -
DeVry launching ed tech incubator
The for-profit college provider is partnering with 1871 on the Chicago-based venture.
By Keith Button • Sept. 10, 2014 -
NYU wants tech industry workers to enroll in its new grad program
The one-year, online program was designed to bring adult tech employees up to speed on emerging issues and trends.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Study: Computer, engineering grads are highest earners
A Virginia study looked at what 1993 college graduates' earnings over 20 years.
By Keith Button • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Vassar tops New York Times rankings
The Times' College Access Index lists the top economically diverse colleges and universities.
By Keith Button • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 lessons learned from MOOCs
From what works best to clues about the model's future viability, what have massive open online courses taught us?
By Keith Button • Sept. 9, 2014 -
U.S. News unveils 2015 Best College Rankings
Princeton University and Williams College take the No. 1 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, again.
By Keith Button • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Harvard receives $350M donation, largest gift in university's history
The gift from Hong Kong's Morningside Foundation will go to the elite university's School of Public Health.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2014 -
'Yes means yes' campus policies widespread
More than 800 colleges and universities are rethinking what it is to provide consent.
By Keith Button • Sept. 8, 2014 -
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
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