Higher Ed: Page 411
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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 -
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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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
What's it like to be in a MOOC?
One reporter enrolled in an online course — and actually finished it.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 5, 2013 -
University Of California makes research freely available
A new policy means the system's articles will be public, not behind publishers' paywalls.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 5, 2013 -
ACT or SAT? More students take both
Both exams are seeing test-taking numbers rise, and a sizeable overlap.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 5, 2013 -
MOOC companies seek market share abroad
Copycats are springing up to meet growing international demand.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 5, 2013 -
Tech trends, Los Angeles' iPads and MOOCs: This week's most read education news
You can't afford to ignore these five stories.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 2, 2013 -
Class dismissed for Pasadena City College's 'Porn Professor'
Pressures from the college, community and social media took their toll on the infamous instructor.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 2, 2013
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