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An irrefutable data-based argument for going to college
Many recent studies and reports have lamented the relatively meager job market open to graduates, especially those outside of rapidly growing fields. An exhaustive research review of the return on investment of a college education from the University of Toronto finds college is as good an inve...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Family claims hazing in suit over Bethune Cookman band member's death
The suit filed by the 19-year-old student's mother claims hazing by members of the Pi Gamma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America subjected Thomas and other pledges to sleep deprivation. Read more » Source: The Daytona Beach News-Journal
By Linda Cui • May 29, 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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Obama to urge legislative action ahead of doubling of student loan rates
The White House will hold an event on Friday urging Congress to push forward a bill that would keep interest rates low.
By Davide Savenije • May 29, 2013 -
U. of Colorado AD will be paid nearly $1M to resign and not sue
Athletic Director Mike Bohn will also receive lifetime tickets to Colorado's football, men's and women's basketball games.
By Davide Savenije • May 29, 2013 -
Boston schools back Warren's proposal to stall student loan interest rate increases
Dozens of Boston area schools have stepped up in support of a proposal put on the table by Sen. Elizabeth Warren which would essentially stop interest rates for students to borrow from doubling, and set the rates equal to those given to large financial institutions like banks. Read more »...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
State education spending still lower than in 2008: report
on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 11:53am High school students who are graduating this year and getting ready to enter college face a higher education system that still hasn't rebounded from the budget cuts of the Great Recession. Every state except for North Dakota and Wyoming has cut funding for high...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Faculty has 'no confidence' in Transylvania U. president
Differences in opinion over tenure and leadership styles led to the vote.
By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2013 -
Emergency alert error creates shooting scare at Michigan State
The alert was apparently the result of a computer glitch.
By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2013 -
Evergreen State College student services workers go on strike
The workers want independent reviews of firing and disciplinary actions, as well as annual step pay increases.
By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2013 -
Harvard dean who searched faculty emails to step down
The first female and black dean of Harvard College denied her resignation had anything do with the recent controversy.
By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013 -
How are universities preparing for MOOCs?
The University of Minnesota relied heavily on technical assistance from the school's librarians.
By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013 -
Oakland U. wants 'Hot for Teacher' lawsuit dismissed
The student's lawsuit argues that an essay detailing his sexual urges for an instructor is free speech.
By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2013 -
Classrooms empty most of the week, a University System of Georgia study reveals
Is your university making the most out of its class space?
By Roger Riddell • May 27, 2013 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: edX, Tumblr and iPads
Need to catch up on the week's biggest ed tech news? There was a lot to see in our most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • May 24, 2013 -
Have good grades? Wilson College will pay your loans
The loan buyback program will pay back as much as $10,000 in loans to students meeting its requirements.
By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2013 -
SUNY Cortland launches N.Y. Master Teacher Program
The school has the state's largest accredited teacher-education program.
By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2013 -
Education Dept. to grant $1.3M to Newtown schools
The grant is part of the department's efforts to help schools in the community recover from the Sandy Hook massacre.
By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2013 -
Meningitis outbreak at Princeton University
All four cases of meningitis occurred within the last two months.
By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2013 -
For-profits triumph as Ed. Dept. won't appeal federal aid ruling
But the department intends to revisit the issue in new rule-making sessions later this year.
By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2013 -
Students allege Title IX, Clery Act violations at 4 big-name universities
The complaints accuse the universities of creating a hostile environment for women and misreporting crime statistics.
By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2013 -
Are community colleges becoming 'separate and unequal?'
A new report from the Century Foundation recommends how lawmakers at the state and federal levels can prevent a widening division between two-year and four-year colleges.
By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2013 -
White House threatens to veto student loan bill
While similar to the president's own proposals, the bill's differences may be enough to result in a veto.
By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2013 -
UVa losing ground to competitors, consultants warn board
The consultants' advice will be taken into account as the University of Virginia devises its long-term strategy.
By Davide Savenije • May 22, 2013 -
Did recent realignments make college conferences smarter or dumber?
Check out the academic rankings before and after to see for yourself.
By Brian Warmoth • May 22, 2013 -
Longtime NIU administrator to retire in wake of FBI investigation
Eddie Williams allegedly used campus police for private security needs at his housing development.
By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2013
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