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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 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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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 -
Obama's college plan sees skeptical reception at forum
One professor terms the plan's ideas "cures worse than the disease."
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 7, 2013 -
College endowments bounce back with returns near 12%
Investment returns average almost 12% after a down year.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 7, 2013 -
Deep Dive
7 non-university MOOC partnerships: Who are their students?
Many of these partnerships, which range from museums to the U.S. government, share a core audience.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013 -
For-profit Ashford University teams up with Forbes
The university will pay the magazine to use its content and name at its business school.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013 -
Colin Powell gives $5 million to alma mater
The former secretary of state has praise for City College of New York.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013 -
San Jose State forced to cut classes for spring
Budget trimming is announced days before registration begins.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013 -
Should Matt Damon teach a MOOC?
Celebrity instructors are one idea edX is floating.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013 -
Educause releases 2013 conference attendance and webcasts
How many attended this year's premier higher ed IT gathering?
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2013 -
Jury awards former U of L employee $412K in whistleblower suit
The former marketing publications director claimed she lost her job in 2011 because of her complaints about wasteful spending.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2013 -
MOOCs may play bigger role in emerging markets
The outlook for MOOCs might be brightest outside of the U.S.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 5, 2013 -
UC San Diego gets $100 million gift
A donation from South Dakota businessman will fund stem cell research.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 5, 2013 -
College presidents escape pressures by switching to smaller schools
Leaders are often unprepared for the complexities of big-time college athletics.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 5, 2013
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