Obama administration picks 10 universities for $10M STEM project

The project seeks to improve STEM graduation rates at U.S. universities.

By Davide Savenije • May 9, 2013

Investigators return to troubled Adelaide Sanford Charter School in N.J.

The school is under fire from the New Jersey Department of Education.

By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Coursera, Chegg join forces to bring free e-texts to MOOCs

Select courses will now have the option to provide print- and copy-prohibited e-textbooks.

By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2013

MOOC controversy continues as San Jose State faculty union joins debate

Universities are taking different approaches to the use of MOOCs.

By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2013

New loan policy forces some students off historically black campuses

Thousands of PLUS Loan applications are being denied as a result of more rigorous credit checks.

By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013

Connecticut college system faces $5.5M budget shortfall

Hiring freezes, staff cuts and tuition hikes weren't enough to stave off the deficit.

By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013

Solving the skills gap: Udemy, TechCrunch launch online learning platform for the tech world

CrunchU seeks to fill the "skills gap" for the tech and startup industry.

By Davide Savenije • May 8, 2013

SMU task force: More outreach, education needed to address sexual assaults

The task force's report outlines 41 recommendations to address sexual assault on the campus.

By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013

Fraternity's 'sexist and vulgar' Facebook posts spark uproar at Willamette

The posts include suggestions of physical violence against an administrator and a female student.

By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013

AAUP writes to UConn president after student is threatened

The student called into question the university's commitment to preventing violence against women.

By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013

UPenn establishes new conflict of interest policy for online teaching

Do universities need to clarify their conflict of interest policies in regards to online teaching?

By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013

Desire2Learn introduces predictive analytics to spot at-risk students

The learning suite's new Student Success System can help instructors monitor student progress and engagement.

By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013

Private colleges' tuition discounts at all-time high

Does the university business model need to evolve?

By Davide Savenije • May 7, 2013

Occidental faculty overwhelmingly vote 'no confidence' in two administrators

Dean of Students Barbara Avery and College Counsel Carl Botterud were also named in a federal complaint.

By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013

Short film captures the 'horror' of student loan debt

The film follows a young graduate as student debt anxiety slowly takes over her life.

By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013

Enstitute replaces college with apprenticeships for tech talent

Enstitute is a low-cost college alternative for talented students with in-demand tech skills.

By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013

Obama quotes Bush in Ohio State commencement address

The president delivered an optimistic message to graduates.

By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013

Ed. Dept. slaps U. Texas at Arlington with $82.5K fine for downgrading crime data

In 2008, the institution incorrectly classified two crimes and left 27 incidents out of crime statistics.

By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013

Higher ed non-profit makes horror film about student loans

The American Student Assistance is a launching its "Face the Red" campaign to promote its membership program.

By Wendy Parish • May 6, 2013

U. of Central Arkansas first to opt out of campus gun law

The legislation was co-sponsored by a UCA faculty member and state lawmaker.

By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013

Harvard professor Sandel responds to MOOC condemnation

After professors at San Jose State refused to use his MOOC, Harvard's Michael Sandel replied to the criticism.

By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013

Longtime UNC-Charlotte College of Education dean to retire

Mary Lynne Calhoun has been with the university for 30 years.

By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013

edX president on how MOOCs will change higher education

Anant Agarwal, president of edX, shared his thoughts at a panel on Friday.

By Davide Savenije • May 3, 2013

edX to announce 'significant number' of new partnerships 'in next few weeks'

Anant Agarwal, President of edX, made the comments at the AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy.

By Davide Savenije • May 3, 2013

Most Read Education News of the Week: MOOCs, Coursera and K-12

These were the posts that clicked with Education Dive readers this week. Are you all caught up?

By Brian Warmoth • May 3, 2013