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

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

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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

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

Career Education Corp. reaches $10 million settlement with N.Y. State

The settlement ends an investigation into the company's misrepresentation of job placement data.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2013

More students than ever rely on financial aid

For the first time, a majority of undergrads receive some type of federal money. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

To Class of 2017, 'chat' has seldom meant talking

Beloit College releases its annual 'mindset list' to help bridge the generation gap between professors and students.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

MOOCs: Are trumpeters of a revolution too ambitious?

A Stanford professor sees evolution in online learning, but no sweeping quick fixes.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

More than 200 universities launch LinkedIn pages

University Pages are the professional networking site's latest rollout since dropping its minimum age to 14.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

Historically black colleges try to adapt

As enrollment falls, institutions seek new roles.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

Clarion University to make drastic cuts

The Pennsylvania school faces an $8 million deficit.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

How far would you go to uphold academic honesty?

Students at Bangkok's Kasetsart University take academic honesty into their own hands.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

Provost reinvites 'The Color Purple' author to U. of Michigan

The Pulitzer Prize winner was disinvited last week, allegedly due to her stance on Israel.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

TowsonGlobal launches ed-tech incubator

The effort will assist ed-tech entrepreneurs and increase Baltimore's visibility in a growing industry.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

Feminist MOOC alternative aims to highlight women in technology

Say hello to online learning's newest acronym: DOCC.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

Housing crunch has students living at water park

Capital University in Ohio is having to think creatively as campus housing is at a premium.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

S.D. private college looking for corporate partner

The school's president calls it taking naming rights a step further.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

Many professors plan never to retire

A survey finds 74% of professors over 49 plan to delay retirement past 65 or never retire.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

Are online master's degrees the next big thing?

Does Georgia Tech's program represent a tipping point for MOOCs?

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

U. of Kansas fundraising dwarfs state's budget cuts

Since 2010, the school has raised 3,100% more than the state plans to cut over the next two years.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013

Northeastern Illinois U's CIO talks IT in a purely commuter environment

Northeastern Illinois University CIO Kim Tracy spoke with Education Dive about the IT pros and cons of a commuter university and how a 4G cell site makes things easier.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013