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

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This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes. 

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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

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

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

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

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

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

'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