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UCLA to Sterling's $3M gift: No thanks
The school will return $425,000 already paid to disgraced Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling's foundation.
By Keith Button • April 30, 2014 -
Columbus' Franklin and Urbana Universities merge
Franklin's purchase of Urbana will allow the financially distressed school to remain open.
By Keith Button • April 30, 2014 -
Virginia grants in-state tuition for immigrants
The state's attorney general has declared that young illegal immigrants meeting state residency requirements can qualify for in-state tuition.
By Keith Button • April 30, 2014 -
Will UNC-Chapel Hill rename building carrying KKK leader's name?
Students are petitioning trustees to rename Saunders Hall, a building funded by an early organizer of the KKK in the state.
By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What's next for race-based admissions?
Here are 5 ways the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Michigan's race-based admissions ban could impact public higher ed nationwide.
By Keith Button • April 29, 2014 -
New Suffolk U. policy allows firing of tenured profs
Starting July 1, the school will conduct performance reviews of tenured faculty, and sanctions could include dismissal.
By Keith Button • April 29, 2014 -
OH adjunct prof loses job over campaign ad
The adjunct and Tea Party congressional candidate's video parodied erectile dysfunction ads.
By Keith Button • April 29, 2014 -
2 U. of Houston profs indicted on fraud charges
The professors allegedly tried to scam the federal government for more than $1 million in research grants.
By Keith Button • April 29, 2014 -
White House urges colleges to get tough on sexual assaults
A task force report released Monday issues several recommendations aimed at preventing sexual assaults and improving schools' responses.
By Keith Button • April 29, 2014 -
Kuali open-source project gaining momentum
After a decade, the Kuali Foundation's open-source software has 74 member institutions and several software packages.
By Keith Button • April 29, 2014 -
Can Duolingo disrupt the TOEFL for foreign students?
The translation software company plans to offer an exam comparable to the TOEFL through its app.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2014 -
SC State U. almost out of funds
South Carolina State University is appealing to legislators for funding to cover its payroll for next month, among other immediate financial needs.
By Keith Button • April 28, 2014 -
Higher ed showing concern over student heroin use
Less than 1% of students are users, but higher ed institutions hope to curb the issue before it becomes a problem.
By Keith Button • April 28, 2014 -
Most Ohio state universities headed for tuition increases
Of Ohio's 14 public universities, eight are planning tuition hikes, one is not, and five have yet to decide.
By Keith Button • April 28, 2014 -
Accused rapist not returning to Brown U.
Despite maintaining that his relationship with the alleged victim was consensual, Daniel Kopin says he won't return in the fall after serving his suspension.
By Keith Button • April 28, 2014 -
Hawaii U. sued for violating right to free speech
A lawsuit filed against the University of Hawaii at Hilo claims that the school violated the First Amendment rights of two students when they were barred from handing out copies of the U.S. Constitution.
By Keith Button • April 28, 2014 -
Ed tech and interactive rankings: The week's most read education news
Find out about startups investors love, changes to the SAT, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2014 -
NLRB agrees to review Northwestern football union case
The full board in Washington, DC, will hear Northwestern University's objections to a regional ruling allowing football players to unionize.
By Keith Button • April 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Record donations see college fundraising returning to pre-recession levels
Colleges and universities are reporting fundraising records, as charitable giving has closely followed the improving stock market.
By Keith Button • April 25, 2014 -
Princeton U. signs 7-year payment deal with town
The seven-year agreement with Princeton, NJ, will help pay for government services that benefit the school.
By Keith Button • April 25, 2014 -
Columbia U. students file federal complaints on handling of sexual assaults
Three complaints filed with the Department of Education accuse Columbia University and Barnard College of mistreating victims.
By Keith Button • April 25, 2014 -
William Peace U. students stage protest
The protests followed a series of complaints by students and faculty about graduation rates, staff turnover, and other issues.
By Keith Button • April 25, 2014 -
UC Riverside to add 300 faculty
The campus' new chancellor has laid out an ambitious expansion plan, including new faculty hires, significant enrollment increases, and new buildings.
By Keith Button • April 25, 2014 -
Coursework from 24 K12 Inc. schools no longer accepted by NCAA
Division I and II colleges and universities will no longer accept classes completed by incoming student athletes at the company's virtual schools.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2014 -
Prospective union at Seattle University wins ruling
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that contingent faculty members at should be allowed to form a union.
By Keith Button • April 24, 2014
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