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University of Michigan pulls invitation to Alice Walker
The reason for rescinding the invitation to "The Color Purple" author is not clear.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013 -
What will revolutionize higher ed? Not MOOCs
One professor says MOOCs get all the attention, but 'big data' will foster the true revolution.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Trendline
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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Professors on Maryland campus getting bulletproof whiteboards
Saying campus violence is a "reality," school plans to spend $60,000.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Dongguk University's lawsuit against Yale rejected by Appeals Court
The South Korean institution alleged the Ivy League damaged its reputation with a mistaken confirmation.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013 -
NYU ends second home loans for top profs, announces Sexton's departure
Will the changes put an end to faculty unrest?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013 -
Deep Dive
MOOCs by the numbers: How do EdX, Coursera and Udacity stack up?
See how the biggest names in MOOCs compare side-by-side.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013 -
Department of Education changes PLUS loans
Black college presidents and lawmakers had pushed for changes to help families qualify for the aid.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013 -
Dartmouth president rescinds dean's appointment after remarks on gays
Past remarks about homosexuality lead to a change of leadership for the school's ethics center.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013 -
What defines a MOOC?
MOOCs are massive, open and online — but there's no one model for meeting all the criteria.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013 -
IBM partners with 9 schools to expand 'big data' education
The nine global institutions will introduce curricula, courses or degrees meant to better prepare students to interpret big data.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013 -
These are the Sierra Club's 10 greenest universities for 2013
The organization ranked 162 schools based on their quantifiable responses to an extensive questionnaire.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013 -
Education undersecretary Martha Kanter resigns
Kanter oversaw numerous key areas of higher education policy.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013 -
CUNY signs $21M Pepsi deal amid calls to ban Coke products
The 10-year deal gives the soda maker exclusive distribution rights on all 24 CUNY campuses.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013 -
Tech companies looking for money, inroads in education
Big investments flow into education technology, but the winners and losers are not yet clear.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 14, 2013 -
Government warns accreditor of community colleges
The Department of Education says there are 4 areas where the accreditor does not meet federal standards.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 14, 2013 -
Texas high school to offer associate's degrees
Textbooks and instruction will be free to students.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 14, 2013 -
La. House Speaker to higher ed leaders: Draw up a funding plan
Funding for education has fallen almost $700 million in the last five years.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013 -
Salem State University preparing for new library's opening
The school has used an interim library for nearly six years.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013 -
Boston University students can now choose gender neutral housing
The new housing option may be available as early as fall.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013 -
Advocacy group applauds Obama's push to improve vets' college experience
The president unveiled the administration's step-by-step guide for supporting veterans on campus last weekend.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013 -
Unemployed new grads skew jobless numbers
Summer sees unemployment rates for new graduates surge, but numbers decline with time, a study says.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 13, 2013 -
Louisiana colleges hit hard in budget cuts
Funding is being cut for the fifth year in a row.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 13, 2013 -
More college students living at home to cut costs
With room and board costs rising, early two-thirds of students chose to live at home or with relatives in 2012-2013.
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Are states to blame for rising tuition?
The price of a bachelor's degree at a public university rose 46% from 2000 to 2010.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 13, 2013 -
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
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