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

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

'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

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

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