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U.S. Supreme Court turns back race-based U. of Texas admissions case
In a 7-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled a federal appeals court needed to subject the case to a higher degree of scrutiny.
By Davide Savenije • June 24, 2013 -
'Jesus-stomping' instructor's contract renewed at Florida Atlantic U.
Deandre Poole will once again teach at the university for the 2013-14 academic year.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges are adapting their mental healthcare to pandemic-era constraints.
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Mark Mitsui named U.S. deputy assistant secretary for community colleges
Mitsui will support community college access and completion goals in his new role.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
FSU breach prompts Fla. education commissioner to call for data security review
Personal information for around 47,000 enrolled in a teacher participation program was publicly exposed for two weeks.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why universities should fear the worsening student debt crisis
U.S. student loan debt has passed $1.1 trillion, and it's not just a problem for students.
By Davide Savenije • June 21, 2013 -
With Dragas' exit, AAUP changes tone on U. of Virginia's shared governance
The association says the end of Helen Dragas' term as rector of the Board of Visitors is a positive development.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
U. of Colorado regents approve study of school's perceived liberal bias
The survey was approved to determine how diverse the school's political climate really is.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
N.D. Board of Higher Education rejects outgoing chancellor's 'illegal' evaluations
The board described the evaluations as repugnant, offensive and unprofessional.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
American Enterprise Institute announces new Center on Higher Education Reform
The think tank's new arm will focus on reform efforts ranging from poor completion rates to rising tuition and student debt.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
Private foundations will have to fund Kansas school salary boosts
Check out who will be benefiting from those raises.
By Brian Warmoth • June 20, 2013 -
Cantor to depart Syracuse for Rutgers Newark campus
The former University of Illinois chancellor will leave some controversy behind in New York.
By Brian Warmoth • June 20, 2013 -
Misled student wins $13M lawsuit against for-profit college
Jennifer Kerr says she was misled by Vatterott College about not only what their degree could provide, but about what degree program she was even enrolled in.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
13 universities exploring ways to end reliance on ed tech industry
The consortium of 13 universities says, however, that it is not discrediting MOOCs or vendor-supplied tech.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
MOOCs and mobile: How Georgetown is pioneering the campus of the future
Education Dive spoke with CIO Lisa Davis about how Georgetown is experimenting with new, potentially disruptive technologies.
By Davide Savenije • June 19, 2013 -
Could 'MOOAs' be even more important than 'MOOCs'?
Whether he intends to make MOOAs a reality or not, Dr. Benjamin Ginsberg's plan is a well thought out critique of MOOCs.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Three university presidents blasted by outgoing N.D. system chancellor
Having one month left in his position didn't stop Chancellor Hamid Shirvani from unloading criticism on three presidents in their annual performance evaluations.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Are the humanities and social sciences as important as STEM?
A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences says they are just as important for the country's economic future.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Alleged grade alterations at Purdue result in felony charges
Three students apparently hacked into professors' accounts to change their grades.
By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2013 -
Are colleges of education an 'industry of mediocrity?'
A new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report argues that they are.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
NYU funds vacation home loans for executives and star professors
Is the practice "too sexy" for higher ed?
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
R. Owen Williams to step down as president of Transylvania University
Faculty leaders drafted a 35-page document calling for his resignation.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
Study: Widening achievement gap driving U.S. education's world rankings slide
The U.S. must divert more funding to low-income schools if it wants to remain competitive.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Is Apple's advantage over Android on campuses really this big?
Based on these survey numbers, Tim Cook has a lot to be proud of in higher education IT departments.
By Brian Warmoth • June 17, 2013 -
8 ed tech startups looking to hit it big in Boston
Money, mentors and office space will be dedicated to cultivating a new crop of learning and grading companies.
By Brian Warmoth • June 17, 2013 -
Same-sex domestic partner benefits added at Mizzou
The wait will end next year for those who have lobbied for the benefits.
By Brian Warmoth • June 17, 2013
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