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  • Deep Dive

    We found out which smartphones and tablets universities invest in most often

    Based on our survey of university CIOs, schools clearly have mobile priorities.

    By Davide Savenije • June 13, 2013
  • Are colleges allowing sex offenders to remain in the student body?

    A Bloomberg Businessweek investigation reveals a growing problem with serial rape at campuses nationwide.

    By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013
  • Trendline

    Student Success

    Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible. 

    By Higher Ed Dive staff
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    Deep Dive

    Lessons learned from Johns Hopkins' first MOOCs

    John Hopkins' Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology revealed the challenges and opportunities MOOCs provide at the UBTech conference in Orlando, Fla. 

    By Elizabeth Robins • June 12, 2013
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    Deep Dive

    How Baker U.'s CIO is bringing learning to the 21st century

    Baker University CIO Andy Jett revealed his concerns and hopes for technology on campus.

    By Davide Savenije • June 12, 2013
  • NCAA issues academic penalties to teams at numerous schools

    Schools with limited resources, including 11 HBCUs, made up a majority of the sanction list.

    By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    CIOs worry about these BYOD and mobile campus issues more than anything else

    Our 2013 "Mobility in Higher Education" survey found that one tech topic sticks out above the rest.

    By Brian Warmoth • June 12, 2013
  • U.S. Education Department planning 'gainful employment' rules committee, seeking members

    A previous rule proposed in 2011 was blocked by a federal judge.

    By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2013
  • MOOC startup iversity announces first 10 courses

    The Berlin-based startup is trying to drive the MOOC conversation in Europe.

    By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    The importance of mobile tech at universities in one chart

    Is your school in the minority when it comes to tech priorities? Check out what we found out during our 2013 "Mobility in Higher Education" survey.

    By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2013
  • Will 'competency-based' degree programs upend the credit hour?

    At least one university president thinks so.

    By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013
  • SEC investigating Corinthian Colleges

    The for-profit education company was subpoenaed by the agency June 6.

    By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013
  • Is STEM investment at community colleges key to bridging the skills gap?

    A new report from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program says yes.

    By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013
  • Chinese universities begin expanding abroad

    Branch campuses for three Chinese universities are setting up shop in Laos, Malaysia and the U.K.

    By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013
  • Coursera gains first university partner in England

    The University of London will partner with the MOOC provider for four courses launching this month.

    By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Guess what university CIOs see when they wake up in the morning

    We asked CIOs how long it takes them to check their phones in the morning. Are they quicker than you?

    By Brian Warmoth • June 10, 2013
  • Trustee warns Howard U. may not exist 'in three years'

    The vice chair of Howard University's governing board called for a vote of no confidence in the school's president. 

    By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Everything you need to know about Education Dive's CIO survey so far

    Here's how you can keep with the roll out of Education Dive's survey of university CIOs.

    By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    We asked CIOs if their schools have BYOD policies yet

    Their answers from our 2013 "Mobility in Higher Education" survey may surprise you.

    By Brian Warmoth • June 10, 2013
  • UNC spent $500K in donated funds on academic scandal PR

    Newly released e-mails show closer ties between a department chair and student-athlete tutoring program.

    By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013
  • Is the online education bubble about to burst?

    A Forbes writer believes it is, and argues that it will come long before a bubble for traditional college ever exists.

    By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013
  • New U. of Texas school waiting on Gov. Rick Perry's signature

    The expected signature will replace two existing UT System schools with a new one.

    By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2013
  • Do for-profits prey on young African-Americans' dreams?

    A disproportionately high number of African-Americans enrolled in higher education between 2003 and 2009 ended up in for-profit programs.

    By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2013
  • CIO tech habits, Oprah and eduClipper: The week's most read education news

    Find out what the big stories in education were this week. It's all here at your fingertips.

    By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    How do your favorite mobile apps compare with CIOs' top picks?

    When higher ed CIOs aren't on the job, these are the apps that they told us they enjoy the most.

    By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013
  • UNC Chapel Hill nixes honor court case against sexual assault victim

    The Honor Court charge was leveled against Gambill by the student she alleged had assaulted her.

    By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013