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Another entry in rankings: Healthiest colleges
Brigham Young gets the top spot in The Daily Beast rankings.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 30, 2013 -
New York police commissioner booed off stage at Brown
NYC's top cop was the target of "stop and frisk" protests.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 30, 2013 -
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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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Faculty union sees devilish motive behind $666 pay raise
Cleveland State University organizers were "in effect" called Satan, a labor complaint alleges.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 30, 2013 -
UIC's $1 million chancellor home rarely used for events
The home was renovated under the premise that it would host university events.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Don't judge us on graduates' earnings, Berkeley chancellor says
Dirks says colleges must be part of shaping any new government ratings system.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Apple's iPad market share: 94% in education
The technology company sold more than $1 billion to schools in the recent quarter.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Why MOOCs may still stumble
For one consultancy, the problem is simple: the business model.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 29, 2013 -
What's missing from Obama's college rankings plan?
Two academics see holes in the criteria that the president's plan would set up.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 28, 2013
Deep Dive2 reasons OSX Mavericks matters to educators
The free upgrade brings popular mobile features to Apple's desktops and laptops—and even more freebies.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Penn State settles with 26 Sandusky victims for $60M
One lawyer says he still has more victims to present.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Clarion U. moves ahead with layoffs, but education school won't exactly close
Layoff numbers are slightly lower than originally anticipated.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Western Michigan University professors censure provost
The rebuke comes from his handling of gender equity and pay for female faculty.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 28, 2013 -
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