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Pa. gov. asks acting state Ed. Secretary Harner to step down
William Harner has served in the role less than three months.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Trump calls N.Y. attorney general suing over 'Trump University' a 'total lightweight'
The mogul also claims the attorney general solicited him for donations while investigating the alleged phony university.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Faculty Row's CEO talks 'Super Professors' and academia's fragmented job market
Jeffrey Finder's network has amassed over 100,000 leading global academics.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Utah colleges push for out-of-state students
As Mormons leave earlier for missionary duties, state schools offer tuition discounts to fight enrollment declines.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Pennsylvania universities wrestle with layoffs
A 3% tuition increase isn't enough to erase the specter of job cuts.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Student loans: New rates make $700 million more for government
An analysis shows the government making $175 billion in profit on student loans in the next decade.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
N.Y. sues Trump over alleged phony university
The mogul says the lawsuit is politically motivated.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Arne Duncan and Sal Khan talk U.S. education in Google+ Hangout
The duo also answered questions from viewers submitted via social media.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Bulletproof whiteboards and feminist MOOCs: The week's most read education news
Self-defense tactics trumped industry-disrupting forces in a week where LinkedIn debuted University Pages and feminist professors launched their own MOOC alternative.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
LinkedIn's 10 biggest university networks: How do they compare?
What fields and companies are students at LinkedIn's 10 biggest university networks going on to work in?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2013 -
How Obama's plan could disrupt higher ed
Big-name universities in particular may find they don't stack up as well against their more modest peers.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Community colleges expand into bachelor's degrees
Workplace demands are driving the new programs.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Is it OK to remix Udacity video clips?
Educators must understand the rules under which MOOC content is offered.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Obama details college affordability proposal in Buffalo
The plan would implement a college rating system potentially tied to student loan disbursement.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Appeals court overturns part of Iowa State whistleblower verdict
A former employee couldn't prove his harassment was in retaliation to complaints
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Are rising college costs exaggerated?
A New York Times reporter says the message that prices are soaring hides some important realities.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
House Republicans fight in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
A pair of Ohio congressmen says program risks being a 'magic wand to suddenly grant citizenship.'
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Bankruptcy should be option for student loans, think tank says
A proposal would set up a category of loans that would be eligible for discharge under some circumstances.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Obama plan would tie financial aid to college rating system
The ratings system would take into account tuition, graduation rates, debt and earnings of graduates.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Pa. representative unveils free tuition plan for state universities
The bill would require students to pay up to 4% of their annual income after they graduate.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Deep Dive
6 social networks and resources for research faculty
Whether you're looking to collaborate or just looking for related work, these networks can make life easier for research faculty.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2013 -
ACT scores: About 75% of high school graduates lack critical skills
For black high school students, the number is 95%.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Are blended MOOCs the best of both worlds?
Meshing elements of online learning with traditional in-class instruction may prove the best way forward.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Obama to offer plans to make college more accessible
The president is keeping his plans quiet but plans to announce them on a bus tour this week.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Students and professors push back against expensive textbooks
Are the days of students spending half a month's rent on course materials nearly over?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2013
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