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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 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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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 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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
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