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Purdue president denies harming academic freedom as Ind. governor
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels characterized a Tuesday report by the Associated Press as "unfair and erroneous."
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
Boehner hints that House can agree on Senate's student loan plan
The Senate compromise is similar to the Republican deal passed in the House last month, he says.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 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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Sandusky settlements cost Penn State $60M so far
Dive Summary: Tentative settlements reached by Penn State with men claiming to have been sexually abused by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky have reached $60 million. Trustees authorized a committee to approve settlements with a Friday vote. The Associated Pre...
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
UC Board approves first Muslim student regent
Sadia Saifuddin's nomination wasn't without controversy.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
University of California Board meeting to confirm Napolitano
The Homeland Security secretary is expected to become the 10-campus system's 20th president.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Blackboard MOOC signs up 15 more schools
Number of institutions partnering with Blackboard Inc. now at 24.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Oregon pilot program would provide free college with a catch
Instead of taking out loans and piling up debt, students would make a deal with the state.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Student loans: Senators may have deal on interest
An aide says a plan would temporarily keep rates at 3.4%.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Udacity-San Jose State project on hold
The pause is a setback for the high-profile MOOC collaboration.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
Cyberattacks: China targets U.S. universities
Hacking attempts number in the millions each week.
By Daniel Shumski • July 17, 2013 -
At two ceremonies, Perry signs bill creating South Texas University
The bill merging the two University of Texas System schools was officially signed June 14.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
College of Nanoscale Engineering to split from University at Albany
The split was recommended by SUNY trustees following a report issued last week.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
Online learning fraud forces schools to get creative
The rules may evolve as MOOCs come of age.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2013 -
House education legislation would extend $1.3B in sequester cuts
The proposed cuts are part of House efforts to reshape the No Child Left Behind law.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Cal State student gets year in prison for identity theft
Matthew Weaver stole over 700 identities so he could rig a campus election.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Bill Gates praises online learning at Microsoft Faculty Summit
Gates said MOOCs and other online education start-ups have the power to fix a "broken" U.S. education system.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
UConn to pay for investigation of its handling of sexual misconduct allegations
Some employees were reportedly aware of allegations against a music professor at the school as early as 2006.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Petraeus accepts $1 salary at CUNY after backlash
The pay cut follows criticism and outrage over his initially reported $200,000 salary for a single class.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Will Napolitano solve or perpetuate UC's problems?
One writer makes the case for pessimism as the Homeland Security head makes her transition.
By Brian Warmoth • July 16, 2013 -
Yuba Community College District pulls out of federal student loan program
The district feared its default rate would cause it to lose access to other forms of federal student aid.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
UConn professor accused of sexual misconduct involving children
Allegations against the professor date as far back as the late 1960s.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Penn State receives preliminary Clery Act report regarding Sandusky scandal
Did top officials at the school violate the federal campus crime reporting law?
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Gates Foundation's unprecedented influence in state-level ed policy makes some uncomfortable
Should a private entity, which isn't accountable to voters, be so involved in state policy discussions?
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Penn State authorized to settle some Sandusky abuse claims
The school's board of trustees announced the pending settlements Friday.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Yale's first Singapore campus class arrives
The Ivy League school's new joint venture with the National University of Singapore will welcome them to class next month.
By Brian Warmoth • July 15, 2013
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