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College rankings: 'Value' lists are on the rise
But with wildly divergent rankings, "value" may be in the eye of the beholder.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Dade Medical College CEO resigns, faces criminal charges
Amid backlash, Ernesto Perez has stepped down from the for-profit school he founded.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 28, 2013 -
New iPads and dirty emails: This week's most read education news
Too busy to read about what happened in education this week? Catch up right now with Education Dive's top posts.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Harvard announces plan to draw low-income students to elite schools
The university says the initiative is meant to attract students not just to Harvard, but to other schools too.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 25, 2013 -
90% of college students use phones in class for texting, social media
Less than 8% of students say they never do.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Caltech names Rosenbaum as president
The physicist is a professor at the University of Chicago.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Kansas professor on leave over NRA tweet won't return this year
The professor's tweet followed September's shootings at the Washington Navy Yard.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Dobelle sues university after accusations over spending
The Westfield State University president alleges damage to his reputation.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Guilty Pleasure: Can a dog earn an MBA? It's easier than you think
A dog named Pete nearly received an MBA from American University of London in a BBC Newsnight sting.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2013 -
Coursera's 13 new partners bring total count to 107
The MOOC provider's latest milestone is accompanied by a new infographic showcasing its growth.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2013 -
U.C. Davis' pepper-spraying cop awarded $38,000
The settlement is a result of unspecified psychiatric damages.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2013 -
MOOCs don't always expand access, faculty group says
Technology barriers can mean students who might benefit the most can't access online classes.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 24, 2013 -
University of Iowa TA sent nude photos to students
A school spokesman says the email was an accident.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 24, 2013 -
College rankings have more pull with students than ever
The higher the SAT score, the more likely a student relies on the rankings.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 24, 2013 -
University of Rochester accused of violating free speech over Confederate flag
A student was told to take it down, but a university official now says it should have stayed.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 24, 2013 -
NewSchools Venture Fund leader expected to get top education post
Ted Mitchell will be named undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Education.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 24, 2013 -
What happens if City College of San Francisco closes next year?
A new report lays out the details.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Google's Dunne urges education to adapt to technology
Thanks to technology, students have more resources and ever—but education must adapt with the times in order to make the most of them.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2013 -
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Alabama State University's shady deals: Governor defends report
The university says it was premature to release the audit that showed family and friends made off with money.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Bentley University adjuncts vote against union
The 100-to-98 vote deals a narrow defeat to a regional effort to organize.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Tuition at public colleges shows smallest rise in 3 decades
But a huge drop-off in the growth of grant aid means many students pay more.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 23, 2013 -
7 women file Title IX complaint against UConn
Four of the women shared their stories at a Monday press conference with civil rights lawyer Gloria Allred.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2013 -
U. of Minnesota issues warning about offensive Halloween costumes
No specific examples are cited in the letter.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Ed tech highlights: 10 things to note from Educause 2013
From MOOCs and SPOCs to analytics and personalization, these 10 new and recent developments stood out at Educause 2013.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2013 -
Texas A&M to announce Israeli satellite campus
The first satellite campus for an American university in Israel is expected to serve both Jewish and Arab students.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2013
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