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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 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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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 -
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
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