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Retrieved from Apple on October 29, 2012
iPads, blended algebra and the student debt crisis: This week's most read education news
Apple's education efforts stole the limelight this week.
By Davide Savenije • June 28, 2013 -
Will Congress pass a last-minute fix for student loan rates today?
Despite having a few measures on the table, lawmakers are pessimistic that a compromise will be reached by the July 1 deadline.
By Roger Riddell • June 28, 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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UCLA's controversial MBA self-support plan approved by U. of Calif. president
The decision scales back an initial plan that involved taking the entire Anderson School of Management private.
By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2013 -
Higher ed leaders praise Senate's passage of immigration bill
Foreign-born students and those brought here illegally as children are one step closer to a path to citizenship.
By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2013 -
Which online degrees are scams? Ranku's new site finds out
Ranku's newly launched site helps students compare online learning programs.
By Davide Savenije • June 27, 2013 -
Florida A&M's marching band is no longer under suspension
The announcement comes in the wake of a long, hard scandal for the school.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2013 -
Study: Early-college high school students more likely to graduate, earn degrees
Most of the degrees earned are associate degrees.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2013 -
Arizona sues community college district to block in-state tuition for immigrants
State officials say the students aren't legal residents despite their qualifications for the Obama administration's deferred deportation program.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2013 -
NYU's fat-shaming professor keeps his job
Visiting Professor Geoffrey Miller was put under investigation by NYU after saying a tweet that landed him in hot water was "part of a research project."
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Beyond campus tech: Quinnipiac U.'s CIO on what makes IT work
Fred Tarca, CIO of Quinnipiac University, spoke with Education Dive about his department's role in making campus technology run like clockwork.
By Davide Savenije • June 26, 2013 -
Software upgrade leads to spelling error on Radford diplomas
1,481 graduates of the Class of 2013 may not be quite sure if Radford knows how to spell the name of the state it's in.
By Davide Savenije • June 26, 2013 -
35 years later, Babson apologizes to Brandeis for anti-Semitic incidents
The school is partnering with the Anti-Defamation League to eliminate on-campus bigotry.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2013 -
CUNY prof. fined $65K for software contracting violation
Dr. Yashi Yi was ordered to refund the purchase and pay a fine.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2013 -
Apple expands education push with new iOS 7 features
Several new education-specific features give educators and administrators more app control and increase the iPad's ease of use in the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2013 -
U. of Maryland business school, Pearson Embanet to launch online MBA
The new program will start in January.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
Do MOOCs offer unique benefits for international students?
A few of these points apply to all students, but universities should think hard about all of them.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2013 -
ACLU sues N.J. over religious schools' funding
Is the state's use of tax dollars on faith-based schools in violation of the separation of church and state?
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
U.S. Supreme Court raises bar on retaliation in medical school case
The ruling requires plaintiffs to prove retaliation would not have occurred without wrongful action.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
Report: U.S. education lags despite highest per-student spending
The new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development examines education statistics from 42 countries.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
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 -
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
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