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U.S. Education Dept. announces new top higher-ed policy team appointment
Jamienne Studley brings experience from both college administration and the department itself to her new role as a deputy under secretary.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2013 -
UNC education students partner with rural teachers in literacy initiative
Doctoral students at Chapel Hill are coaching rural teachers, helping them improve their skills along with students' grades.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2013 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
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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Can an outlandish crowdfunding initiative support UC scholarships?
The University of California system is thinking way outside of the box to bridge its funding gap.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2013 -
American Bar Association report could change the face of legal education
Though still a draft, the report makes an urgent call for structural changes in the way law students are educated.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Colin Powell says schools could learn from the military
The retired general also said Congress is failing to do what's best for the nation's schoolchildren.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Where did the richest people in America go to college?
We took a look at where the highest-ranking members of The Forbes 400 earned their degrees—if they have one at all.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Despite shaky history, Corinthian Colleges Inc. still in business
The for-profit chain is frequently under investigation but keeps raking in federal money.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Higher Education Act: First day of hearings examines oversight
One topic that emerged: Can the current law be salvaged or is it better to start from scratch?
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Employers and students skeptical of online degrees, survey finds
Students surveyed say they learned less online than in a classroom.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 20, 2013 -
$120-million donation will fuel global expansion of Rhodes scholarship
The largest gift in the prestigious award's history will fund an expansion to students in a handful of new countries.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2013 -
10 receive settlements in Occidental College sexual assault case
The settlements come with a condition, though.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Grand Canyon CIO talks for-profits, traditional campuses and MOOCs
Grand Canyon University's Joe Mildenhall told Education Dive how the school's traditional campus sets it apart from online for-profits.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Oregon lawmaker proposes free community college
The state senator says not implementing the program would cost money too.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 19, 2013 -
How are colleges adapting to online learning?
Some are experimenting with online education beyond straightforward MOOCs.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 19, 2013 -
For colleges, MOOCs are not so cheap
Universities are spending real money on something with an uncertain track record.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Higher Education Act hearings to determine fate of college funding
Much is at stake as the 50-year-old law goes up for reauthorization.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Georgetown to create public policy school with $100M gift
The gift is the largest in the university's history.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Investor gives $15 million for black studies at Harvard
The gift stems from an encounter on Martha's Vineyard a decade ago.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 18, 2013 -
More colleges hitting 'reset' button on tuition
Some small private colleges are slashing their tuition in hopes of avoiding sticker shock.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Small college making loan payments for some grads
Adrian College says graduates will get help until they make more than $37,000 a year.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 18, 2013 -
MIT offering certificates through EdX
The MOOC platform is moving beyond one-off classes to offer a computer science curriculum.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 iPad upgrades iOS 7 brings to education
Apple's new mobile operating system offers more than a bright and shiny exterior — it has powerful new features for education, too.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The top U.S. universities have very different graduation rates
With all of the attention given to graduation rates of late, how do U.S. News' top 10 national universities compare on that metric?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 17, 2013 -
MIT Provost Chris Kaiser to step down
Kaiser plans to return to teaching and research as a faculty member.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 17, 2013 -
Minerva aims to offer Ivy League quality for fraction of cost
The startup is blending some elements of MOOCS with smaller-scale, more interactive learning.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 17, 2013
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