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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 -
'Political troublemaker' wins Houston education seat after misleading voters
His fliers even insinuated that he had been endorsed by a former African-American state representative.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 community college presidents who have mastered Twitter
Whether they're using the micro-blogging site for promotion, outreach or a balance between the two, these 10 community college presidents are effectively using Twitter.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Florida AT&T exec chosen to head state's universities
Marshall Criser III will have responsibility for the state's 12 public universities.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
San Francisco City College leaders confident in turn-around
Agrella tells an oversight board that the school is making progress in saving itself.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Grand Valley State to reinstall sculpture targeted by student parodies
Will changes discourage students from hopping aboard the pendulum again?
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2013 -
University of Illinois professor could have tenure revoked
The instructor is accused of embarrassing a student and sending students an email with sexual overtones.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Who's teaching college faculty how to teach?
A pair of writers says the answer is often "nobody."
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Chicago State University goes after faculty blog
The university says a site critical of the school must shut down by Friday.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Michelle Obama to lead college enrollment effort
The first lady plans to use her personal story to encourage low-income students.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Trustee racing to save City College of San Francisco
A former community college president has until summer to turn the school around.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
7 arguments against Obama's college plan
At the first of four public forums, critics weren't shy about listing their objections.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 11, 2013 -
Obama to name liaison between universities, development agency
The appointee would work within the U.S. Agency for International Development to tap higher-ed expertise.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 11, 2013 -
Should admissions officers be looking at Twitter and Facebook?
Most colleges say they don’t look at social media, but the practice is growing and potentially problematic.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 11, 2013 -
Gore Vidal left $37M estate to Harvard
But the author’s relatives aren’t letting go of it so easily.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 11, 2013 -
Dobelle retires from Westfield State University amid controversy
The school leader had already been placed on leave over his spending habits.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 11, 2013 -
International students reach record high at U.S. colleges
USC has the largest number of foreign students for 12 years running.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 11, 2013 -
College cost comparison site breeds controversy
Some schools have blocked College Abacus from accessing their prices.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 8, 2013 -
Colorado College application under fire for use of 'queer'
The school says it's welcoming, but one jobseeker doesn't see it that way.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 8, 2013 -
Education Trust VP nominated to higher ed post
Ericka Miller would oversee most government programs for colleges and college students.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 8, 2013 -
San Jose State University backs off threatened cuts
The school says it will use one-time funding to spare spring classes.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 8, 2013 -
Deep Dive
6 schools that mastered their campus emergency responses
It's not just about keeping people informed about the emergency, but about resources available in its aftermath.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2013 -
Study: Calif. Latino enrollments are up, but graduation rates are low
Only 11% of the state's Latinos have a bachelor's degree despite enrollments increasing.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2013 -
Dog trainer's lawsuit against Drake University gets green light
An Iowa court rules the service dog trainer can sue the law school.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 7, 2013 -
Massachusetts public universities drawing more students
Better facilities and funding are making state schools more competitive with private institutions.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 7, 2013
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