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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 -
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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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 -
Which university will house Obama's presidential library?
These 4 schools are already making moves to memorialize President Obama's legacy.
By Davide Savenije • July 1, 2013 -
Yale dedicates $14M women's STEM fund to student's memory
Yale's new endowment for women studying STEM fields is named in memory of a senior killed in a 2011 lab accident.
By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2013 -
Georgia Regents University settles trademark lawsuit
The school was sued for trademark infringement and unfair competition by Regent University, a Virginia-based private religious institution.
By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2013 -
Congress fails to pass student loan rate fix
Students borrowing the maximum amount, and paying it back over 10 years, will now pay an additional $4,000.
By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2013 -
6,300 U. of S.C. students' personal data may be exposed
The University of South Carolina has fallen victim to seven data breaches in the last seven years.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2013 -
U. of Colorado spent $108K to stop massive marijuana smoke-out on 4/20
The University of Colorado's Boulder campus is notorious for celebrating 4/20 in style, but university officials are going all out to end that perception.
By Davide Savenije • June 28, 2013
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