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U. of Michigan to downsize without layoffs
School plans to save money by centralizing administrative services.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 19, 2013 -
What will happen to tuition as enrollment drops?
The answer may be more complicated than the traditional economic model suggests.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 19, 2013 -
Administrator leaves Kean University amid plagiarism accusations
The school's former AVP for academic affairs allegedly lifted 9 pages of a 15-page report from two documents online.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 18, 2013 -
Pa. state college enrollments down 6%
Couple with funding cuts, the system's enrollment declines are forcing it to come up with new ways to reach prospective students.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 18, 2013 -
San Jose State University faculty to vote on MOOC proposal
A proposed policy would require faculty approval of outside technology providers.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 18, 2013 -
College leaders often paid handsomely even after job ends
Expensive golden parachutes started in private industry and are proliferating in higher education.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 18, 2013 -
7th case of meningitis hits Princeton as feds import vaccine
The CDC is considering a drug not approved in the U.S. to help stop the spread.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 18, 2013 -
Former Georgia Tech professor caught in legal limbo
Three years ago, Joy Laskar was arrested; so far, he hasn't been indicted.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 18, 2013 -
Author tells why traditional teaching models don't work
David Thornburg can't figure out why one way of teaching hasn't changed for hundreds of years.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 18, 2013 -
Warren Wilson College ends business program
The decision to close the school's business program was both numerical and "philosophical," says official.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Emerging tech: KCKCC CIO tells us why it's important to colleges
Colleges must leverage social, mobile, analytical and cloud technologies in order to stand out, says Kansas City Kansas CC Dean of Information Services Baz Abouelenein.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Thrun sees Udacity turning from academic classes to vocational learning
Udacity's future also includes plans to monetize its courses.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Federal complaint filed over Vanderbilt's handling of sex assaults
Current and former students say they were discouraged from coming forward.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Obama's higher-ed plan draws skepticism at second forum
Some educators worry the rankings system tries to be one-size-fits-all.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
U. of Wyoming president leaving after less than 5 months
Several deans had left since Sternberg took office in July.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Hedge fund billionaire gives $67M to Carnegie Mellon
Tepper's gifts to the school total $125 million over the last 10 years.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
USC throws lifeline to its education graduates
Starting Thursday, any alumnus, new or old, who faces "a professional challenge" can call what amounts to a 24/7 help desk. On the other end of the line: a Rossier staffer who is part of Gallagher's "Rapid Response Team." Read more » Source: USA Today
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
U. of Illinois revokes controversial professor's tenure
Engineering professor Louis Wozniak was fired after 52 years of teaching Thursday.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Udacity responds to White House's demand for data scientists
The MOOC provider is launching an affordable online degree program in the high-demand field.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Obama plans meeting with college heads, private sector
The focus: helping disadvantaged students finish college.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
National Labor College shutting down
A plan to move the college online fell through.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
President of Higher Learning Commission to retire
Sylvia Manning has overseen the commission through some high-profile cases.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Napolitano wants to hold tuition steady at UC schools
The system's new president also wants to focus on community college transfers.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Facebook expands program for earning college credit by coding
Computer science students will be able to contribute to open source projects.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Chegg falls 22.6% in NYSE debut
The startup's CEO downplayed concerns, saying it is being set up for future success.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2013
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