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Are rising college costs exaggerated?
A New York Times reporter says the message that prices are soaring hides some important realities.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
House Republicans fight in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
A pair of Ohio congressmen says program risks being a 'magic wand to suddenly grant citizenship.'
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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Bankruptcy should be option for student loans, think tank says
A proposal would set up a category of loans that would be eligible for discharge under some circumstances.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Obama plan would tie financial aid to college rating system
The ratings system would take into account tuition, graduation rates, debt and earnings of graduates.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Pa. representative unveils free tuition plan for state universities
The bill would require students to pay up to 4% of their annual income after they graduate.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Deep Dive
6 social networks and resources for research faculty
Whether you're looking to collaborate or just looking for related work, these networks can make life easier for research faculty.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2013 -
ACT scores: About 75% of high school graduates lack critical skills
For black high school students, the number is 95%.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Are blended MOOCs the best of both worlds?
Meshing elements of online learning with traditional in-class instruction may prove the best way forward.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Obama to offer plans to make college more accessible
The president is keeping his plans quiet but plans to announce them on a bus tour this week.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Students and professors push back against expensive textbooks
Are the days of students spending half a month's rent on course materials nearly over?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2013 -
Career Education Corp. reaches $10 million settlement with N.Y. State
The settlement ends an investigation into the company's misrepresentation of job placement data.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2013 -
More students than ever rely on financial aid
For the first time, a majority of undergrads receive some type of federal money.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013 -
To Class of 2017, 'chat' has seldom meant talking
Beloit College releases its annual 'mindset list' to help bridge the generation gap between professors and students.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013 -
MOOCs: Are trumpeters of a revolution too ambitious?
A Stanford professor sees evolution in online learning, but no sweeping quick fixes.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013 -
More than 200 universities launch LinkedIn pages
University Pages are the professional networking site's latest rollout since dropping its minimum age to 14.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013 -
Historically black colleges try to adapt
As enrollment falls, institutions seek new roles.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013 -
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 -
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
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