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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 -
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TrendlineEnrollment and Retention
A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.
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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.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 13, 2013 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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