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Iowa regents approve combined purchasing
In an attempt to cut costs, the state's three universities can now purchase certain items under combined contracts instead of individually.
By Keith Button • Aug. 7, 2014 -
2U's revenue up 32% in Q2 as losses decelerate
CEO and co-founder Chip Paucek sees continued growth as the company meets one of its annual goals.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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UNC whistleblower offers no excuses against plagiarism accusations
The main whistleblower in the University of North Carolina student-athlete academic scandal allegedly failed to properly attribute sources in her 2009 master's thesis.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Senators' letter expresses concern about for-profit educators
Six Senate Democrats have written to President Obama to express concerns about for-profit colleges and their financial instability.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
$20M goes to 6 universities to study climate change
The National Science Foundation has awarded $20 million in grants to six universities to study climate change.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Stung by $1.2M payout, UMass-Dartmouth abandons discrimination appeals
A faculty member had claimed that her gender and race were the reason she hadn't been promoted to full professor.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Study: Minority-serving colleges do more with less
Despite lower graduation rates, students are just as likely to graduate from a minority-serving college or university as they are from a traditional school.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
SIU-Carbondale ordered to pay 2011 furlough wages
The $1.9 million in back wages weren't paid during a furlough imposed by the university in 2011 due to contentious union contract negotiations.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
ITT CEO Modany to step down
After a tough month, the for-profit college provider announced its CEO will step down by Feb. 5.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Poor colleges failing to meet fundraising goals
An Academic Impressions survey finds that under-financed colleges aren't getting much help in the way of fundraising.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Consultant bills Iowa universities $220K in expenses with no receipts
The state's public universities have engaged Deloitte Consulting on a $3.3 million project, but aren't asking for receipts with the expenses bill.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Listapalooza: Princeton Review releases 2015 guidebook with over 60 rankings
Aside from the expected list of best colleges are the best party and sober schools.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
7 trends in family and institutional higher ed spending
Two recent reports provide valuable insight on trends in college spending by families, as well as the institutions themselves.
By Keith Button • Aug. 4, 2014 -
UNC caps financial aid at 15% of tuition revenue
A new policy states that no more than 15% of tuition revenue can be used to provide financial aid to needy students.
By Keith Button • Aug. 4, 2014 -
UT-Austin creating two-tier computer network to curb overuse
The model being adopted by Texas' flagship university will charge students more to use the 'fast lane' option.
By Keith Button • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Kentucky State president funds raises with $90K pay cut
Interim President Raymond Burse says some of the school's lowest-paid employees were making as little as $7.25 an hour.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Air Force Academy investigating athletic department misconduct
A newspaper report prompted the investigation into an alleged culture of misconduct including gang rape, drug use, and cheating on tests by cadet athletes.
By Keith Button • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Education Fixation: The week ahead in education news
From higher ed spending to controversial textbooks, here's what you can expect to see on Education Dive in the coming week.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Veterans ban lifted for U. of Phoenix San Diego campus
The for-profit has been given the go-ahead to sign up veterans by federal officials after a state agency barred the school from doing so in seven programs.
By Keith Button • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Finances, tradition, and rankings: The week's most read education news
Get up to speed on our latest features, Forbes' latest college rankings, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Report details former Westfield State president's extravagant spending
Massachusetts' inspector general issued a caustic report detailing the vacations and other personal expenses Evan Dobelle billed to the school.
By Keith Button • Aug. 1, 2014 -
U. of Phoenix barred from enrolling vets in 7 San Diego programs
The for-profit's San Diego campus can no longer enroll veterans in seven programs following an audit.
By Keith Button • Aug. 1, 2014 -
New book analyzes what makes a good teacher
Chalkbeat Founder Elizabeth Green's "Building a Better Teacher" argues that the nation's education schools are not doing their jobs when it comes to preparing teachers.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 1, 2014 -
California pays $2.5M settlement in wrongful death of grad student
The student was killed in a December 2012 altercation with Cal State San Bernardino police.
By Keith Button • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Maine high school, college graduation rates improving
A new report from the MItchell Institute breaks down the numbers on college attendance by Maine high school graduates.
By Keith Button • Aug. 1, 2014
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