Social networks, Cal State and Coursera: The week's most read education news

Learn more about our new social network directory and more in our breakdown of the week's top education stories.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013

University of Iowa defends image after 'party school' ranking

After the Princeton Review called it the No. 1 party school, the university president is outlining steps she's taken.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Bill would streamline Cal State University transfers

The state's community colleges show uneven progress toward offering associate's degrees for transfer.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

NCAA won't be selling team merchandise

Spokesman says association didn't make money on sales, but acknowledged it looked bad. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

Which college has the best campus?

One site crunches the numbers and finds 20 schools that offer the best campus experience.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

Community college instructor fired after fight with student

The dismissal stems from a confrontation with a 19-year-old student in the spring.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

How can college be more affordable?

One writer argues that massive student loan debt is a drag not just on students' wallets, but on the national economy.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

Online education bill backed by Coursera likely on hold

The proposed law had attracted criticism from teachers unions' and faculty groups.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

Gigabit Internet coming to UT Austin student housing

The connection will mean speeds about 115 times faster than the average home connection.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

Howard University partners with Pearson for online programs

The goal is to offer degree programs for the 2014-2015 academic year.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013

6 ways lower enrollment could change colleges

Smaller student bodies could bring some big changes to the country's higher ed institutions.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013

Pa. state system names next chancellor

Frank Brogan is the third consecutive Pennsylvania State System chancellor to come from Florida.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2013

How do MOOCs make money when the product is given away?

Part of MOOCs' business model isn't sustainable, so what's next?

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013

Ivy Bridge College: Accreditor defends shutting online program

The organization cites problems with student retention and course quality.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013

Job market bouncing back for sociology Ph.D.'s

The new job numbers squeak past pre-recession levels.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013

Udemy launches sitewide support for 9 languages

The new feature increases access for students and instructors alike.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2013

Social Networks for Educators: Our new directory shows you where to go

Education Dive now has a database with info on more than 30 social networking options that will help you out—both in and out of the classroom.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2013

Is private tutoring ripe for an online shake-up?

A Palo Alto startup is aiming at a segment not yet touched by MOOCs.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 6, 2013

UC Davis challenges med school rankings

The rankings of U.S. News & World Report are challenged as the school finds itself listed below the elites.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 6, 2013

Will shutdown of online program have chilling effect on MOOCs?

An online associate’s degree from a private college and a for-profit startup has been discontinued.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 6, 2013

Print textbooks still king

The transition to e-textbooks could be slow and bumpy.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 6, 2013

Detroit-area community college tries tuition amnesty to survive

Henry Ford Community College faces declining enrollment and a $16.6 million deficit.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 6, 2013

UC-Davis hires highly paid communications chief to improve image

Not everyone is convinced the new role justifies the top dollar salary, even if she has the fallout of a 2011 pepper spray incident to deal with.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2013

72,000 staffers exposed in U. of Delaware breach

Current and former student employees were among those exposed by the hacking.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2013

Faculty protest Oregon teaching program closure

Willamette University's decision to close its Graduate School of Education is drawing protest.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 5, 2013