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Deep Dive
Universities appear due for a female CIO boom
Retirement stats from a new report show why the gender tides could be ready to turn.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2013 -
Could Oregon's free tuition plan actually work?
It may be years before we know, but this is what the plan would have to overcome.
By Brian Warmoth • July 10, 2013 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges are adapting their mental healthcare to pandemic-era constraints.
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Howard University faces potential credit downgrade
Moody's is reviewing the university's status amid financial turbulence.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2013 -
LMU and thinkLA team up for real world skills-focused digital marketing program
M-School is LA's first advertising school and the first to integrate real world skills into a digital marketing program.
By Wendy Parish • July 9, 2013 -
UNC faces third federal investigation over alleged retaliation against sexual assault victim
The school also now faces three charges in the investigations by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2013 -
How a MOOC can benefit from third party discussion options
An OSU prof explains why she went to a platform often used by municipalities in her Coursera class.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2013 -
19 students seek $20M each over Yeshiva University abuse
The suit will press on alleged fraud the school may have committed in failing to report the alleged crimes.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2013 -
After 165 years, Chancellor University closes its doors
The school's notable alumni included John D. Rockefeller Sr., but it failed to thrive after exiting bankruptcy as an online-only for-profit.
By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2013 -
Booker calls for government-funded college savings accounts
As the Newark mayor makes his U.S. Senate bid, education has already emerged as one of his priorities.
By Brian Warmoth • July 8, 2013 -
For-credit MOOC option flops in Colorado
Institutions and companies looking to charge for MOOC credits may need to rethink their game plans.
By Brian Warmoth • July 8, 2013 -
Dragas departs as U. of Virginia rector, defends key decisions
Dragas intends to keep playing a role in the University of Virginia's future, even after facing considerable criticism.
By Brian Warmoth • July 7, 2013 -
Traditional college students—no longer the majority for undergrads
This is what the changing face of the college undergrad looks like in the U.S. right now.
By Brian Warmoth • July 6, 2013 -
Oregon could make university educations free up front
Here's the catch.
By Brian Warmoth • July 6, 2013 -
N.C.'s Mars Hill College upgrades its name
Sometimes schools need new titles to go with big changes.
By Brian Warmoth • July 3, 2013 -
What does it mean to be a female university CIO?
6 female CIOs share their perspectives.
By Davide Savenije • July 3, 2013 -
Textbook publisher Cengage Learning files for bankruptcy
The company hopes to eliminate most of its $5.8 million debt and emerge with a more viable focus.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2013 -
Report identifies 'red flag colleges' where loan defaults exceed graduation rates
The largest portion of schools identified are for-profit institutions.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2013 -
$34B state budget to freeze tuition and fees at UMass
The 4.9% increase approved last month by trustees is now unnecessary.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
Utah college presidents land 24% pay raise
The state's higher ed chiefs are expected to receive raises every year for the next four years.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
Lawsuit seeks to end Princeton's tax-exempt status
Princeton, of course, strongly disagrees and plans to defend its entitlement to the status under New Jersey law.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2013 -
Christian college merger to create new university system
The new Johnson University system will be split across two states.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2013 -
Student aid reform proposals may limit college access, congressional panel says
A report by the panel identifies five proposals in particular.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
CUNY pays David Petraeus $150,000 to teach three hours a week
The retired general and former CIA director's salary is a far cry from that of the typical CUNY adjunct.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
Fat-shaming tweet wasn't research, U. of New Mexico says
Professor Geoffrey Miller may still face disciplinary action for his inflammatory tweet.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
Deep Dive
4 reasons why universities will go extinct
You may already know that higher education is in crisis, but do you know why?
By Davide Savenije • July 1, 2013