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Career Education Corp. closing Pittsburgh campus
Career Education Corp. will wind down its Sanford-Brown Institute in Pittsburgh for an October 2015 closure.
By Keith Button • May 22, 2014 -
Universities team up for minority scientists program
Three universities and a medical institute will work together over five years to replicate a successful University of Maryland STEM program.
By Keith Button • May 21, 2014 -
Trendline
Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances.
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Congressmen press NCAA on treatment of student-athletes
Two congressmen sent NCAA President Mark Emmert a letter with over two dozen questions about its practices toward student-athletes.
By Keith Button • May 21, 2014 -
Bryman College evicted from San Jose campus
The school's three other California locations remain open.
By Keith Button • May 21, 2014 -
Central Connecticut State prof keeps promotion despite incarceration
The professor was imprisoned for probation violations.
By Keith Button • May 21, 2014 -
Milpark acquisition marks Apollo's push into Africa
Apollo Education Group has acquired South Africa's Milpark Education for $25.6 million.
By Keith Button • May 21, 2014 -
Chegg to launch student career services center
Aside from connecting students and recent grads to jobs and internships, the resource will also recommend online courses for expanding skills.
By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2014 -
Saskatchewan U. provost resigns over dean firing controversy
The dean in question was fired after speaking out against budget cuts.
By Keith Button • May 20, 2014 -
Ed. Dept. sued for debt collector information
The National Consumer Law Center wants the release of information about an incentive program for student loan debt collectors.
By Keith Button • May 20, 2014 -
Senators: Stricter penalties needed to enforce college sexual assault rules
U.S. Sen. Clarie McCaskill spoke on Monday about proposed legislation to revise rules about the campus sexual assault issue.
By Keith Button • May 20, 2014 -
Committee advises 'no' on proposed sale of SC law school
The proposed sale of the Charlestown School of Law failed to win a recommendation from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
By Keith Button • May 20, 2014 -
Faculty evaluations becoming more systematic
A study shows that college faculty evaluation practices are becoming more systematic and structured.
By Keith Button • May 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
2 perspectives on the future of college textbooks
What do a textbook-publisher-turned-ed-tech company and a student advocacy group have to say about the future of college textbooks?
By Keith Button • May 19, 2014 -
Incoming U. of Michigan president wants employee pay transparency
Mark Schlissel is pledging to push for more disclosure of employee bonuses and other extra pay.
By Keith Button • May 19, 2014 -
Coursera co-founder leaving day-to-day role
Andrew Ng will remain as chairman of the company, despite taking a new job at Baidu.
By Keith Button • May 19, 2014 -
Ashford U. to pay $7.25M to settle student coercion allegations
The funds will be used to reimburse Iowa students following a three-year investigation.
By Keith Button • May 19, 2014 -
Highest-paid public college president made $6.1M in fiscal 2013
The top three earners on the Chronicle of Higher Education's compensation list were paid substantially after resigning their positions.
By Keith Button • May 19, 2014 -
Study: Positive correlation between student debt, university exec pay
State schools with the highest paid presidents had above-average increases in student debt and use of part-time low-wage professors.
By Keith Button • May 19, 2014 -
Will MOOC leaders accept debate challenge? The week's most read education news
Get caught up on the U. of South Carolina's shuttered program, Kansas' controversial social media policy, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2014 -
Obama administration announces $75M 'First In The World' grant program
The program is aimed at improving access, affordability, and innovation in higher ed.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2014 -
U. of Saskatchewan revokes firing of critical professor
The tenured professor was fired for speaking out against the school’s budget cuts and restructuring plans.
By Keith Button • May 16, 2014 -
Survey: U. of Colorado dental school perceived as racist, sexist
An internal review reveals student feelings that could impact the university's reputation.
By Keith Button • May 16, 2014 -
Controversial Texas regent asked to resign
Controversy over alleged abuses of power is behind the request for Wallace Hall's departure.
By Keith Button • May 16, 2014 -
Northeastern U. adjunct professors form union
The Service Employees International Union now represents the institution's part-time instructors.
By Keith Button • May 16, 2014 -
DeVry appoints new campus president
DeVry University has named a new president for its Tinley Park, IL, campus.
By Keith Button • May 16, 2014
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