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With $114M law center set to open, U. of Baltimore will repurpose old building
Popular programs will likely be targeted for growth in the building.
By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2013 -
Top Rutgers lawyer fourth to step down after basketball scandal
John Wolf's resignation as the school's top lawyer follows his reassignment to the position after stepping down last week as a vice president.
By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2013 -
Dartmouth president to be UNC-Chapel Hill's next chancellor
Dartmouth interim president Carol Folt will be tasked with reforming the school's tarnished image.
By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2013 -
GWU combats its rich kid identity
George Washington University underwent an incredible transformation to get to where it is today, but now it is trying to evolve once more.
By Davide Savenije • April 11, 2013 -
Florida Atlantic reprimands professor over controversial blog posts
The professor questioned whether law enforcement and the news media intentionally distorted their accounts of the Newtown, Conn. school shooting.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2013 -
U. of Texas Regents turn in records of Austin campus president investigation
The regents agreed to turn records over to the legislators and allow the state to handle its investigation of a law foundation tied to the Austin campus president.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2013 -
San Jose State to expand edX use in traditional courses
Following the fall's success with a course on circuits and electronics, the institution will expand edX use to additional courses in fall 2013.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Obama budget seeks student loan reform
Though it's unlikely to be passed into law, the budget's proposal could spark a Congressional student loan reform debate.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Accusations of funding inequity at Rutgers-Newark add to pressure on Pres. Barchi
The funding tensions come as the school deals with a highly-publicized sports scandal.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
60 protest at Florida Atlantic U. in support of 'Jesus-stomping' instructor
The demonstrators accused the school and Gov. Rick Scott of interfering with academic freedom.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Lone Star College stabbing suspect charged
Dylan Andrew Quick injured 14 students with a small knife during his Tuesday morning stabbing spree.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Education undersecretary stresses need for more college grads during UW speech
Undersecretary Martha Kanter says a variety of options are needed to help people complete their degrees.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 education journalists on Twitter you need to follow
Want to keep up with breaking education news from the people who write about it? Check out these Twitter accounts.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
Did students do their reading? CourseSmart knows
CourseSmart Analytics gives teachers the data to know just how much time students are spending with the course material.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
Elsevier buys social education network Mendeley for $69M-$100M
The research and data tracking company will bring its 2.3 million user platform to the educational publishing giant.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
U. of Houston sit-in ends as teaching fellows are promised $1M
The sit-in, held in the reception area of the chancellor's office, began last Wednesday.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
College Board report rethinks Pell Grants
One pathway would support students 24 and under while the other would be focused on adult learners.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
Iowa Senate rejects two Board of Regents nominees
Heated debates on gay rights and academic freedom preceded the vote.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
Colo. House shoots down 4-year degrees at community colleges
A bill proposing four-year degrees at Colorado's community colleges received heavy opposition from the state's four-year universities.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
Study: New rules to slash number of Florida Bright Futures scholarships
The rules would require incoming students to have higher ACT and SAT scores to receive the award.
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2013 -
Rutgers will hire investigator to look into basketball scandal
The university will investigate its handling of the scandal amid allegations it suppressed the athletic director's move to fire men's basketball coach Mike Rice.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013 -
After 7-year surge, Chinese applications to U.S. grad schools drop
After seven years of double-digit increases, the president of the Council of Graduate Schools called the decrease "disturbing."
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2013 -
Princeton professor to lead New America Foundation
Anne-Marie Slaughter will serve as the nonpartisan public policy organization's new president.
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2013 -
What are the financial costs of the Rutgers scandal?
Labor attorneys, legislators and athletic boosters say the school could feel the hit to its wallet and reputation for years to come.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2013 -
Student body pres. to veto GLBT funding opt-out at Texas A&M
A controversial bill seeking to defund the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Resource Center seems to have met its demise.
By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013
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