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New federal rule unveiled for student borrowing
In the new rule, the Department of Education tries to satisfy issues raised in a court challenge.
By Keith Button • March 14, 2014 -
Accrediting agency to investigate Louisiana College
The college is accused of forging signatures and manufacturing documents.
By Keith Button • March 14, 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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Idaho to allow guns on campuses
The NRA-backed legislation was signed into law Thursday despite outcry.
By Keith Button • March 14, 2014 -
Whistleblower suit against student loan companies to continue
Two student loan companies are accused of defrauding the U.S. government.
By Keith Button • March 14, 2014 -
Randolph College sanctioned by museum association for selling painting
The painting is the second of four voted for sale by the school's trustees in 2007.
By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2014 -
Faculty union authorizes strike at Portland university
The university's 1,200 full-time faculty members say they'll strike if union leaders don't agree to a new contract.
By Keith Button • March 13, 2014 -
Tenn. legislators threaten university over 'Sex Week'
Lawmakers want the University of Tennessee to halt the student-run event.
By Keith Button • March 13, 2014 -
Department of Ed loan rehab snafu detailed
The Government Accountability Office says a computer upgrade delayed loan rehabs for 80,000 borrowers.
By Keith Button • March 13, 2014 -
Former Arkansas university official convicted in test stealing case
A school chief of staff gave his master key to a student to steal tests.
By Keith Button • March 13, 2014 -
Lawsuit in Xavier wrongful rape accusation case can proceed
A former Xavier basketball player is suing the school for expelling him in 2012.
By Keith Button • March 13, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What will the next big ed tech IPO look like?
Companies generating IPO buzz in the last year range from MOOCs to LMS providers.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2014 -
Microsoft and Knewton announce global adaptive learning partnership
The deal will expand Knewton's reach worldwide.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2014 -
17 faculty cut as College of St. Elizabeth addresses finances
The school is also considering letting men enroll in its women's college.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2014 -
Whistleblower wins $3M in Chicago State University case
A jury found that the university's former senior legal counsel was fired in retaliation for accusing the school's president of misconduct.
By Keith Button • March 12, 2014 -
14 scholars inducted into Minerva Academy
The list includes award-winning authors, researchers, and policy leaders.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2014 -
Report renews call for nationwide tracking of student, college performance
A proposed database would provide statistics on graduation rates and post-college employment.
By Keith Button • March 12, 2014 -
Fed investigator says financial aid debit cards need better monitoring
The inspector general is raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest between colleges and card providers.
By Keith Button • March 12, 2014 -
Survey: Academic librarians less invested in supporting research
Directors are also less averse to the digital transition than faculty.
By Keith Button • March 12, 2014 -
Proposal may let Pa. universities exit state system
Some worry that universities exiting the system could hike tuition.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How much do high fees impact application rates?
Application fees as high as $90 can deter low-income, high-achieving students from applying to top schools.
By Mattie Quinn • March 11, 2014 -
S.C. legislature keeps colleges' budget penalty for gay-themed books
Two colleges have had funding removed for their book assignments, and stronger penalties may be considered
By Keith Button • March 11, 2014 -
Princeton petitioners seek end to criminal background question
Campus group argues that asking about criminal records discourages student diversity
By Keith Button • March 11, 2014 -
Campus safety smartphone apps are catching on
A new wave of mobile apps are helping students communicate with police
By Keith Button • March 11, 2014 -
U.S. News reveals 2015 list of best grad schools
U.S. News & World Report provides rankings of grad schools in 11 disciplines, along with sub-categories.
By Keith Button • March 11, 2014 -
Congressman: Colleges no longer misleading financial aid applicants
The 111 institutions have corrected their websites about federal aid applications.
By Keith Button • March 11, 2014
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