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Oracle enhances higher ed solutions for increased flexibility
The investment in the space comes as challengers like Workday are making their presence felt.
By Roger Riddell • March 10, 2014 -
Dartmouth proposes mandatory expulsion for sexual assault
Ten months after a formal complaint was lodged against Dartmouth for its handling of sexual assaults, the college's proposal on the issue is hailed by its critics.
By Keith Button • March 10, 2014 -
Georgia Tech prof. allegedly hustled students for $20K
The grad students involved were from Asia and reportedly not fluent in English.
By Roger Riddell • March 10, 2014 -
Boston U. coach accused of bullying players
BU is investigating its women's basketball coach after four of her players left the team.
By Keith Button • March 10, 2014 -
Major fraternity bans pledging
From now on, Sigma Alpha Epsilon will recruit new members and the invitees who accept will join almost immediately.
By Keith Button • March 10, 2014 -
Columbia faces protests over non-tenure-track professor layoffs
Supporters say professors at Columbia face unrealistic fundraising obligations,
By Keith Button • March 10, 2014 -
GAO: More scrutiny needed for foreign student work program
Risks should be evaluated for a visa program for foreign graduates, according to the GAO.
By Keith Button • March 10, 2014 -
Infographic: How are students studying, and what distracts them?
A new study by open digital textbook startup Boundless details shifts in preference to digital materials.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2014 -
Billionaires and presidents: The week's most read education news
Could several states fully abandon higher ed support within decades?
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2014 -
New campaign targets student loan debt crisis, high college costs
Education advocates combine forces to wrestle with soaring debt and cost issues.
By Keith Button • March 7, 2014 -
CU-Boulder professor banned from campus
A philosophy instructor is put on leave and faculty are told to call police if they see him at school.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
Purdue makes peace with donor over 'God' on plaque
The university feared a legal fight over the First Amendment.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
Idaho moves toward allowing guns on college campuses
The bill was opposed by university leaders but is headed to the governor's desk.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
EdX adding new members to expand its MOOC offering
Seeking to build out its course offerings more rapidly, the non-profit MOOC provider is adding a new second tier of members.
By Keith Button • March 6, 2014 -
Stanford business school strips grad of degree for first time
The degree holder was convicted of a felony last month, but that wasn't what led to the decision.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How March Madness success boosted admissions for 5 universities
A successful athletic run can bring millions of dollars worth of free marketing, and, as a result, an increase in admissions and tuition revenue.
By Alex Nowicki • March 6, 2014 -
One winner with revamped SAT: Khan Academy
The online learning platform is charged with providing free test prep.
By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014 -
Embattled Northwestern professor won't finish term
Students had protested the school's handling of sexual misconduct complaints.
By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014 -
Fewer students attending first-choice school, citing cost
The percentage of incoming freshmen attending their dream college is at the lowest level in 39 years.
By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014 -
Ousted Santa Fe Community College president to receive $500K settlement
Ana Guzmán was voted out in December following a contentious year.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How the world's 10 richest billionaires are shaping education
Through their funding and influence, these 10 people have (sometimes controversially) made an impact in the education space.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2014 -
Apollo Education launches course catalog tied to jobs
Learners can see a position's required skills and then find the courses that teach them.
By Daniel Shumski • March 5, 2014 -
Obama budget pushes billions for education incentives
The proposal would also increase the maximum Pell Grant.
By Daniel Shumski • March 5, 2014 -
UPDATED: College Board announces SAT changes
The revisions are the first since 2005.
By Daniel Shumski • March 5, 2014 -
States may fully abandon higher ed support within decades
Projections say some states are on track to cut off funding entirely.
By Daniel Shumski • March 4, 2014
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