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ICDC College highlights the rise in online education
The amount of people taking online education classes continues to rise exponentially year on year, as highlighted by ICDC College.
June 12, 2014 -
Task force: Cut number of trustees at Rutgers
The move is among recommendations to simplify governance for the university.
By Keith Button • June 12, 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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Stanford declines to expel sex assault assailant
The university says the student, found responsible for sexual assault, does not pose a threat to the campus.
By Keith Button • June 12, 2014 -
Harvard endowment chief stepping down
Jane Mendillo, head of Harvard's $32.7 billion endowment, will leave at the end of the year.
By Keith Button • June 12, 2014 -
GOP blocks Democrats' student loan refinancing bill
The proposal would have allowed student loans to be refinanced at a lower interest rate, much like mortgages.
By Keith Button • June 12, 2014 -
President Obama focuses on higher ed in first Tumblr Q&A
Access and affordability were among topics discussed in the session.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2014 -
Suffolk U. imposes salary freeze
The salary freeze comes amid an $11 million decline in revenue.
By Keith Button • June 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
These 7 supercomputers are the fastest at U.S. universities
Along with the research they facilitate, ever-faster supercomputers give higher ed institutions another bragging right.
By Keith Button • June 11, 2014 -
Two Temple U. profs facing ethics investigation
The professors are alleged to have not adequately disclosed that their research on prisons was funded by the private prison industry.
By Keith Button • June 11, 2014 -
Community colleges seek accreditation extension for San Fran peer
The leaders of fellow two-year schools are appealing for an extension of the City College of San Francisco's July 31 deadline.
By Keith Button • June 11, 2014 -
Former Sallie Mae unit up for billion-dollar Ed. Dept. contract
The company, Navient, which last month settled a case accusing it of swindling soldiers, would potentially oversee student loan operations.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2014 -
Campus sex crimes up 51% in 10-year span
The latest figures from a U.S. Department of Education survey show other crimes fell alongside the increase.
By Keith Button • June 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
2U's CEO talks hitting 10,000 students and the state of online learning
Education Dive sat down with Chip Paucek to talk 2U's ups and downs, and the challenges the company faces going forward.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2014 -
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
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