Ed. Dept. approves for-profit Capella's competency-based program

The new program will allow students to earn bachelor's and master's degrees through a self-paced, direct-assessment method.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 12, 2013

University of North Carolina nixes mixed-gender housing

The decision reverses a housing policy approved by the Chapel Hill campus that would have had some men and women sharing bathrooms.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 12, 2013

How will MOOCs change MBA degrees?

One business school dean says MOOCs are like the iTunes of higher education.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 12, 2013

Indiana University making push for more online education

The IU president is wary of exaggerated claims about moving education online. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 12, 2013

Calif. governor objects to UC Riverside chancellor salary

His pay represents a nearly 9% raise over his predecessor's salary.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 12, 2013

CourseSmart survey: Student e-textbook adoption up dramatically

The data comes as the educational service and course material provider launches its analytics dashboard.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013

The 6 biggest MOOC stories of 2013 so far

Online learning companies have increased their funding and their reach, but not without bumps in the road. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

Student loan bill signed by Obama

Interest rates on federal student loans will now be tied to the financial markets.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013

Digital textbooks come to Google Play

Play users can now rent or buy textbooks from a number of publishers.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013

Social networks, Cal State and Coursera: The week's most read education news

Learn more about our new social network directory and more in our breakdown of the week's top education stories.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013

University of Iowa defends image after 'party school' ranking

After the Princeton Review called it the No. 1 party school, the university president is outlining steps she's taken.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

Bill would streamline Cal State University transfers

The state's community colleges show uneven progress toward offering associate's degrees for transfer.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

NCAA won't be selling team merchandise

Spokesman says association didn't make money on sales, but acknowledged it looked bad. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

Which college has the best campus?

One site crunches the numbers and finds 20 schools that offer the best campus experience.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

Community college instructor fired after fight with student

The dismissal stems from a confrontation with a 19-year-old student in the spring.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

How can college be more affordable?

One writer argues that massive student loan debt is a drag not just on students' wallets, but on the national economy.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

Online education bill backed by Coursera likely on hold

The proposed law had attracted criticism from teachers unions' and faculty groups.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

Gigabit Internet coming to UT Austin student housing

The connection will mean speeds about 115 times faster than the average home connection.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

Howard University partners with Pearson for online programs

The goal is to offer degree programs for the 2014-2015 academic year.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

6 ways lower enrollment could change colleges

Smaller student bodies could bring some big changes to the country's higher ed institutions.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013

Pa. state system names next chancellor

Frank Brogan is the third consecutive Pennsylvania State System chancellor to come from Florida.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2013

How do MOOCs make money when the product is given away?

Part of MOOCs' business model isn't sustainable, so what's next?

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013

Ivy Bridge College: Accreditor defends shutting online program

The organization cites problems with student retention and course quality.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013

Job market bouncing back for sociology Ph.D.'s

The new job numbers squeak past pre-recession levels.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013

Udemy launches sitewide support for 9 languages

The new feature increases access for students and instructors alike.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2013