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Goshen College commits to 100% renewable energy
The Northern Indiana college is the first major NIPSCO customer to commit to the utility's Green Power Program.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The world's best universities ranked by subject
Where did your school land on this year's World University Rankings?
By Davide Savenije • May 13, 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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AAUP takes stand against academic boycotts
The statement's release follows support from the Association for Asian American Studies and Stephen Hawking for boycotts against Israeli institutions.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2013 -
Ousted Penn State president tops list of highest paid public university presidents
With severance and deferred compensation included, Graham Spanier raked in almost half a million dollars more than the next president on the list.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2013 -
SAT canceled in entire country for first time in test's history
Several test-prep centers allegedly circulated official questions from the exam.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2013 -
Students at five Penn. state colleges now allowed to carry concealed weapons
The policy change was made at the advisement of legal counsel.
By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2013 -
New data reveals low MOOC completion rates
The data also revealed the best- and worst-performing MOOCs so far.
By Davide Savenije • May 10, 2013 -
U. of Montana, Justice Dept. reach deal in sex assault investigation
The yearlong investigation yielded several unsettling findings.
By Roger Riddell • May 10, 2013 -
Foreign student visas under scrutiny in wake of Boston bombing
Could the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings jeopardize foreign student visas?
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U. of Florida unveils new supercomputer, implements 100 Gbps connection to Internet2
The school is only the fourth to utilize a full 100Gbps connection to Internet2.
By Roger Riddell • May 10, 2013 -
Are universities 'failing' to provide access to low-income students?
A new report from the nonpartisan New America Foundation slams universities for limiting access for low-income students.
By Davide Savenije • May 9, 2013 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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