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NYU steps up social media presence
Three full-timers and 15 interns turn out social media content for nine platforms.
By Daniel Shumski • July 23, 2013 -
Parents relying more on grants and scholarships, study says
College students are leaning less on their families' own income and savings.
By Daniel Shumski • July 23, 2013 -
Report outlines problems behind Rutgers athletics scandal
The basketball coach was eventually fired after video surfaced of abusive behavior.
By Daniel Shumski • July 23, 2013 -
Why are Google's Chromebooks making inroads on campus?
Some are choosing the low-cost laptops over Apple's iPad or full-fledged PCs.
By Daniel Shumski • July 23, 2013 -
Accreditation problems shut down U. of Northern Virginia
The school lost its certificate to operate due to ongoing accreditation issues.
By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2013 -
Higher ed was agenda priority for Napolitano as Ariz. governor
Her decisions as governor may provide clues as to how she will lead the U. of California's 10 campuses.
By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2013 -
Penn. financial aid follows students online
Pennsylvania students who took most of their courses online were barred from using state grants, but that has changed.
By Daniel Shumski • July 22, 2013 -
NCAA concussions: Lawsuit seeks class-action status
Attorneys suing the college athletic organization over head injuries want to expand the scope.
By Daniel Shumski • July 22, 2013 -
Louisiana State University loses public records battle
A court has ruled against Louisiana State University in a public-records lawsuit over a presidential search.
By Daniel Shumski • July 22, 2013 -
Can MOOCs find a business model?
There is fervor for online learning, but is there money in it?
By Daniel Shumski • July 22, 2013 -
Edudemic, Blackboard MOOCs and Petraeus' salary: This week's most read education news
Not even a former CIA director could overcome the online learning revolution.
By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013 -
Young donors turned off by out-of-date websites
A new study details key ways to appeal to 20- and 30-somethings looking to give money.
By Daniel Shumski • July 19, 2013 -
Student loans: Deal would hurt future borrowers, critics say
Rising interest rates would balance the federal budget at cost to students.
By Daniel Shumski • July 19, 2013 -
Udacity CEO: MOOCs will feature more artificial intelligence
Sebastian Thrun talks about what's changed already and what will change in online learning.
By Daniel Shumski • July 19, 2013 -
Distance learning: Colleges take different paths
Some schools are going big, others are doing it on a tighter budget.
By Daniel Shumski • July 19, 2013 -
Purdue president denies harming academic freedom as Ind. governor
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels characterized a Tuesday report by the Associated Press as "unfair and erroneous."
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
Boehner hints that House can agree on Senate's student loan plan
The Senate compromise is similar to the Republican deal passed in the House last month, he says.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
Sandusky settlements cost Penn State $60M so far
Dive Summary: Tentative settlements reached by Penn State with men claiming to have been sexually abused by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky have reached $60 million. Trustees authorized a committee to approve settlements with a Friday vote. The Associated Pre...
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
UC Board approves first Muslim student regent
Sadia Saifuddin's nomination wasn't without controversy.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
University of California Board meeting to confirm Napolitano
The Homeland Security secretary is expected to become the 10-campus system's 20th president.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Blackboard MOOC signs up 15 more schools
Number of institutions partnering with Blackboard Inc. now at 24.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Oregon pilot program would provide free college with a catch
Instead of taking out loans and piling up debt, students would make a deal with the state.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Student loans: Senators may have deal on interest
An aide says a plan would temporarily keep rates at 3.4%.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Udacity-San Jose State project on hold
The pause is a setback for the high-profile MOOC collaboration.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Cyberattacks: China targets U.S. universities
Hacking attempts number in the millions each week.
By Daniel Shumski • July 17, 2013
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