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Homeland Security emergency prep program enlists seven colleges
The selected schools range from universities to community colleges and public to private in both urban and rural locations.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013 -
Harvard spied on employees even more than previously reported
The Ivy League school's dean revealed a previously unmentioned second round of March e-mail searches Tuesday night.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 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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Gates Foundation and Facebook double down on ed tech plans
Two April hackathons will target apps and female developers.
By Brian Warmoth • April 2, 2013 -
Udemy has a new iPhone app: Have a look
The video learning provider's iPad app now has an iOS sibling for smaller screens.
By Brian Warmoth • April 2, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 iPad accessories perfect for classrooms
Want to super-charge your school's iPad presentations or protect your devices? Here are some options to keep in mind.
By Roger Riddell • April 2, 2013 -
Judge rules in favor of UNC housekeeper in harassment case
The housekeeper was sexually harassed by supervisors as early as 2007.
By Roger Riddell • April 2, 2013 -
Cleveland State University removes Progressive Field wind turbine demo project
The turbine ironically sustained wind damage, but was up long enough to prove successful.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2013 -
College applicants' top 10 'dream schools'
The Princeton Review has discovered what prospective students' favorite "dream schools" are.
By Davide Savenije • April 1, 2013 -
Online students aren't engaging? It's the instructor's fault
The associate director of SUNY's online learning network argues that effective online teachers understand the possibilities and limitations of the medium.
By Davide Savenije • April 1, 2013 -
Towson law professor quits ethics panel amid plagiarism allegations
Benjamin Neal insists he did nothing wrong and gave credit in the form of notations, footnotes and bibliographies.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2013 -
Why was 'Jesus-stomping' professor put on leave?
Florida Altantic University professor Deandre Poole is on paid leave after his controversial "stomp on Jesus" exercise in class.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2013 -
Report: Financial aid fix for African-American higher ed struggles
The National Urban League's 17-page report is the last of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-sponsored project's initial phase.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2013 -
Princeton accepts record-low percentage of applicants
And it's the second year in a row that's been the case.
By Brian Warmoth • March 28, 2013 -
NM college suspends student newspaper over 'sex issue'
The suspension came just six hours after the controversial issue's publication.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Which colleges grasp the value of gamification?
Several prominent universities are starting to launch their own gaming research labs.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Boston College faculty back students in hot water over condom distribution
The university stated in a letter that students distributing condoms were in violation of the school's Jesuit values and traditions.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Chicago State president fires VP for questioning salary hikes
The vice president of administration and finance, Glenn Meeks, says his firing was a retaliation for questioning the salary increases.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
UNC students protest proposed budget cuts, campus closures
The proposed budget cuts of more than $140 million also include a 12% tuition hike at some campuses.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Why is Princeton unable to give away its free houses?
It's not too late if you still want one.
By Brian Warmoth • March 27, 2013 -
Budget report: Higher ed must cut costs, not raise tuition
A newly released report from the National Association of State Budget Officers provides their view on what is causing the crisis and how to fix it.
By Davide Savenije • March 27, 2013 -
Harvard asks alumni to donate time to new MOOC
The new MOOC is based on one of the Ivy League institution's most popular courses, "Concepts of the Ancient Greek Hero."
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
How did a bookstore director embezzle over $1M from Missouri State U.?
The university is expected to recover nearly all of the money lost.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
UNC suspends sex assault victim's honor court case
Sophomore Landen Gambill, a sex assault victim, was brought before the school's honor court for allegedly intimidating her attacker.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
Gov. Scott blasts plan to raise tuition in Fla.
As expected, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who is pushing a tuition freeze proposal, refused the state House's tuition hike plan.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Arizona State U. to get Walmart on campus this fall
The big box retailer previously operated a "pop-up" store at the university in 2010.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013
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