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Student Veterans of America blacklists Corinthian Colleges
The for-profit faces uncertainty over the future of the schools, and because of recruitment practices of the colleges.
By Keith Button • July 24, 2014 -
Alabama Gov. Bentley seeks ASU trustees' resignation
Two Alabama State University trustees who proposed bylaws to strip the school's president of much of her power have been asked to step down.
By Keith Button • July 24, 2014 -
California law allows 'sip and spit' imbibing in brewing and winemaking classes
The new law allows college students under 21 to drink alcohol in certain classes under very limited conditions, as long as it is not swallowed.
By Keith Button • July 24, 2014 -
Antioch U. adjuncts to unionize under SEIU
Non-tenure-track faculty at the Seattle school will join Service Employees International Union Local 925.
By Keith Button • July 24, 2014 -
U.S. Army War College investigating plagiarism allegations against senator
Sen. John Walsh is accused of plagiarizing much of his master's thesis paper.
By Keith Button • July 24, 2014 -
2U, Northwestern U. Family Institute to offer counseling master's online
An online master of arts in counseling degree program will launch in spring.
By Roger Riddell • July 23, 2014 -
20% of U. of California freshmen are non-residents
The percentage of non-residents enrolled at the university system's nine undergraduate campuses continues to rise.
By Keith Button • July 23, 2014 -
Harvard tops Center for World University Rankings list
The organization's list runs down what it says are the top 1,000 universities worldwide.
By Keith Button • July 23, 2014 -
For-profit Minnesota School of Business, Globe U. sued over sales tactics
Minnesota's attorney general says the two schools have committed consumer fraud.
By Keith Button • July 23, 2014 -
Bryman College the latest for-profit chain in danger of closing
BioHealth College Inc., owner of Bryman, has filed for bankruptcy and been placed on heightened financial monitoring status by the U.S. Department of Education.
By Keith Button • July 23, 2014 -
Cal State scales back enrollment growth on less-than-expected state funding boost
The university system will receive a $142.2 million funding increase from the state, not the $237.6 million it requested.
By Keith Button • July 23, 2014 -
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Howard U. names Frederick president
Can the cancer surgeon turn the historically black university around?
By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2014 -
For-profit Anthem shows signs of closing
The company, which operates 34 campuses, has informed four states that it will be laying off employees.
By Keith Button • July 22, 2014 -
Cal State pulls the plug on distance ed portal
After less than two years, the system-wide portal is being replaced by a shared services model.
By Keith Button • July 22, 2014 -
U. of St. Thomas adjuncts vote down proposed union
The Service Employees International Union effort lost by a wide margin.
By Keith Button • July 22, 2014 -
New America Foundation: Colleges should leverage Common Core adoption
A new report argues that colleges, universities, and state policymakers, now have an opportunity to improve the path from high school to higher ed.
By Keith Button • July 22, 2014 -
Chronicle releases 7th annual list of great colleges to work for
The Chronicle of Higher Education has compiled its seventh annual list of great colleges to work for.
By Keith Button • July 22, 2014 -
NCAA eliminates name-likeness releases
Student-athletes will no longer be asked to sign a form allowing their names and likenesses to be used without compensation.
By Keith Button • July 21, 2014 -
Bin Laden raid planner may be UT system's next chancellor
Adm. William McRaven is reportedly a leading pick to replace Francisco Cigarroa.
By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2014 -
Top schools boosting female enrollment in tech majors
After years of declining female engineering and computer science graduates, Carnegie Mellon and other top schools are reversing the trend.
By Keith Button • July 21, 2014 -
Turmoil places Pasadena City College's reputation, accreditation in jeopardy
Observers say both the faculty and president of Pasadena City College deserve blame for a communications breakdown.
By Keith Button • July 21, 2014 -
UConn settles sex assault lawsuit for $1.28M
The lawsuit filed by a group of five current and former students claimed that the university mishandled their cases.
By Keith Button • July 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What do state funding boosts mean for higher ed?
As a new AASCU report shows, state higher ed funding is continuing to rise in the wake of the recession — but not without policy implications.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2014 -
MOOC tech could make or break business schools
A Wharton report shows how massive open online learning could help business schools become more efficient — or fall into ruin.
By Keith Button • July 18, 2014 -
State of New York investigating DeVry Education Group
As with others in the for-profit college sector, the company's marketing practices are being called into question.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2014
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