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    Howard continues grappling with finances, changing demographics

    The historically black college has seen enrollment slide and competition increase.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 5, 2014
  • Brandeis offers buyouts to trim budget

    The university hopes that offers to 150 employees will help plug a $6.5 million budget gap.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 5, 2014
  • Trendline

    Enrollment and Retention

    A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

    By Higher Ed Dive staff
  • Tennessee, Oregon push free community college

    Proposals receive positive reactions from lawmakers.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 5, 2014
  • UC Davis petition fosters debate over religion's role in class schedule

    The quarter system also comes into question as the school plans to cut a week from its winter break to accommodate Jewish students during Rosh Hashanah.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2014
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    Southern California community college tries tiered pricing

    Long Beach City College is charging about five times more for in-demand classes.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014
  • Schools mislead students on financial aid, lawmaker says

    A congressman says more than 100 schools suggest more paperwork is required.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014
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    San Francisco City College spends big on ads

    A half-million dollar campaign was meant to stop an exodus of students from the troubled school.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 3, 2014
  • Union drive ramps up at U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Faculty are picking sides and making their arguments.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 3, 2014
  • UC-Boulder philosophy dept. rife with harassment, bullying: report

    The department chairman has been removed and graduate admissions are suspended.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 3, 2014
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    For-profit Bridgeport Education cuts jobs

    The owner of Ashford University says it expects declining enrollment to reverse soon.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 3, 2014
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    Blackboard's bookstore: This week's most read education news

    Get caught up on colleges' competency-based proposals and more right here!

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2014
  • Rutgers offering class on Beyoncé

    The course will tackle race, gender, and sexuality.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 31, 2014
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    California may put race-based admissions question to voters

    A constitutional amendment is steps away from being put on the ballot.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 31, 2014
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    What can we learn from MOOCs' stumbles?

    One consultant says MOOCs stand a better chance if not used in isolation.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 31, 2014
  • Coursera signs deal to expand offerings in Spanish

    The MOOC provider will partner with a Mexican billionaire's philanthropic fund.   

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 31, 2014
  • Deal grants Yale access to J & J clinical trial data

    Johnson & Johnson is now the first drugmaker to release its clinical trial data fully and freely to academics.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2014
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    California regulators warn private coding 'bootcamps'

    The schools are subject to oversight but are operating without licenses, the state says. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 30, 2014
  • Columbia's president wants more transparency over sexual assaults

    The school says it will go beyond the Clery Act in its disclosures.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 30, 2014
  • Cal State leader outlines ambitious plan to improve graduation rates

    The push includes a goal of hiring more tenure-track faculty. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 30, 2014
  • Ohio State names Gee's replacement

    The chancellor of University of California, Irvine, will become OSU's new president.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 30, 2014
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    Blackboard planning online bookstore

    The ed tech giant says the in-LMS store will streamline the textbook buying process for students and faculty.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2014
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    Deep Dive

    5 competency-based experiments on colleges' wishlists

    The government requested proposals to try new things and a group of 17 schools responded.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 29, 2014
  • DeVry makes inroads at Olympics

    By providing free or reduced-cost education as a sponsor, the school has made a name for itself among athletes. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 29, 2014
  • Schools can help students drink less, scientists say

    While different strategies work to varying degrees, they all have an effect, the study says.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 29, 2014
  • U. of Michigan to proceed with administrative downsizing

    Despite faculty criticism, a plan to centralize staff is going forward.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 29, 2014