Three Ohio universities get bomb-sniffing dogs

The state is funding the purchase and training of the dogs, and the program could eventually see them used at every public university in Ohio.

By Keith Button • June 10, 2014

What do students think the university of the future looks like?

A survey of more than 20,800 students reveals their vision of universities in 15 years, including an emphasis on online, career-skills-oriented learning.

By Keith Button • June 10, 2014

NCAA settles video game lawsuit for $20M

The settlement with Division 1 football and basketball players brings the total video game lawsuit settlement funds for college athletes to $60 million.

By Keith Button • June 10, 2014

Headhunter departs Florida State president search

Bill Funk, a well-known headhunter for college and university presidential searches, was accused by faculty of favoring a state senator.

By Keith Button • June 10, 2014

College tuition a likely issue in Florida gov race

State funding and rising tuition for public colleges and universities are likely to be focused on.

By Keith Button • June 9, 2014

Accused campus sex assault perps fighting back with lawsuits

Students expelled or suspended after being held responsible for sexual misconduct are considering and filing more lawsuits against their schools.

By Keith Button • June 9, 2014

U. of Michigan campus sees crime drop with student patrols

Crime statistics have dropped to their lowest point in 35 years at the university's Flint campus as student patrol officers have become more visible.

By Keith Button • June 9, 2014

California lawmakers consider 'affirmed consent' law for college students

The proposal would require any student at a state college or university to receive a 'yes' before engaging in sexual activity.

By Keith Button • June 9, 2014

Obama plans student loan relief initiatives

The president is expected to announce plans today that would help relieve the student loan debt burden for borrowers

By Keith Button • June 9, 2014

Maps, the Fortune 1000, and Chegg: The week's most read education news

Get caught up on Chegg's new acquisition, a former SUNY president's requirement to repay $100K to the school, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2014

Udemy Skills Index: Tech most popular subject among U.S. students

The online learning and teaching marketplace used data from its top 100 paid courses to analyze U.S. skills development trends.

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2014

Texas orders benefits spending review at state universities

All public universities in Texas will review their employee benefits spending practices following the University of North Texas' misspending of $83.6 million.

By Keith Button • June 6, 2014

Georgia Tech evaluating online computer science master's program

The program, which has one semester under its belt, is part of a partnership with Udacity.

By Keith Button • June 6, 2014

Data shows most students choose colleges close to home

Students usually attend college within 100 miles of home, or within their home state, according to a Niche.com data analysis.

By Keith Button • June 6, 2014

Hero student stops gunman in Seattle Pacific shooting

The student pepper-sprayed and tackled a gunman who shot at least three people, killing one.

By Keith Button • June 6, 2014

Iowa to base college funding on in-state enrollment; performance

Regents approved a plan to divvy up state funding between state schools that comply, while punishing those that don't.

By Keith Button • June 5, 2014

New candidates considered for Florida State presidency

A search committee will consider at least two others in addition to the state senator who was previously the sole candidate.

By Keith Button • June 5, 2014

Boston colleges to turn over student addresses to city

To help combat off-campus housing overcrowding, Boston colleges have essentially agreed to turn over student addresses to the city, although Boston College has raised privacy concerns.

By Keith Button • June 5, 2014

UC agrees to grad student labor contract

The tentative agreement is expected to be ratified by the UC Student-Workers Union United Auto Workers Local 2865 next week. 

By Keith Button • June 5, 2014

New model predicts which scientists will land faculty jobs

The model is based on the published work of scientists applying for faculty positions.    

By Keith Button • June 5, 2014

ACE turns over secret webinar on sex assault survey to senator

Sen. Claire McCaskill, who issued the survey, had pushed for a copy of the higher ed lobbying group's webinar since early May.  

By Keith Button • June 5, 2014

Christian university defends firing of bearded beer man

Charleston Southern University reportedly fired a professor after he posted a photo on Facebook of his extravagant beard and mustache as it appeared on a beer label. 

By Keith Button • June 4, 2014

Maryland regents rewriting sexual misconduct policy

The system's existing policies were developed in the early '90s.    

By Keith Button • June 4, 2014

Report: MOOCs can aid recruiting for elite biz schools

A University of Pennsylvania report says massive open online courses aren't stealing students from tuition-based programs at top business schools.

By Keith Button • June 4, 2014

U. of Colorado's top fundraising official negotiating exit amid controversy

Kelly Cronin is departing following allegations that her assistant listened in on a private board meeting.      

By Keith Button • June 4, 2014