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Deep Dive
MOOCs: A Napster-level threat to copyright and higher ed?
Dive Insight: MOOCs may not have a copyright problem yet, but there is a conversation unfolding that needs to take place.
By Brian Warmoth • March 20, 2013 -
NYU expansion lawsuit dismissed
The judge claimed it was too early to tell what the expansion's impact might be.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 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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Activist networks fight sexual assault policies at campuses nationwide
Groups from numerous U.S. campuses are sharing experiences and advice in the hope of changing the way their institutions handle sexual assaults.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Online career marketplace Collegefeed launches beta
The college-centric career marketplace is the brainchild of former Google product marketing head Sanjeev Agrawal.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Penn. legislators weigh Dream Act
The bill would give eligible undocumented students, or "Dreamers," the ability to attend college at in-state tuition rates.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
U.S. Education Dept. to allow 'competency-based' student aid
The Education Department laid out the specifics in a letter sent to colleges Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Police: Ex-UCF student planned mass shooting before killing himself
The former student, who still lived on campus, had multiple recently-purchased guns and homemade explosives in his dorm room.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
U.S. Secretary of Commerce to be UW-Madison's next chancellor
The appointment is pending an April 5 vote by the system's Board of Regents.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Report: 'Unprecedented' drop in funds for public universities
The State Higher Education Finance Report revealed some very worrying trends for state-funded public institutions.
By Davide Savenije • March 18, 2013 -
U. of Nebraska chancellor's 'Perls of Wisdom' go viral
Harvey Perlman has released a video series in which he dispenses sensible advice on some unexpected topics.
By Davide Savenije • March 18, 2013 -
Columbia College Chicago ordered to compensate faculty-union leader
The institution was found to be in violation of labor laws for refusing to bargain with its part-time faculty union.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
NYU pres. receives 'no confidence' vote from faculty
Faculty felt alienated by Sexton's lack of consultation regarding a planned expansion of the school's Greenwich Village campus.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Study: Top U.S. colleges overlook elite poor students
The nation's most elite schools are failing to recruit top students from low income brackets.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Here's what MOOC instructors really think about online learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education has just released a survey of MOOC professors and their thoughts on MOOCs.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Arizona's public universities call for tuition hikes
The Arizona Board of Regents is also considering lower tuition plans for undocumented immigrants.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: SXSW, Harvard emails and MOOCs
Need a briefing on the most popular news in education from the past week? We've got you covered.
By Brian Warmoth • March 15, 2013 -
Methodist University offers free tuition to military
The offer was made to counter the suspension of military tuition assistance as a result of sequestration.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Loyola University Maryland suffers mumps outbreak
Over a dozen cases of the rare virus have been reported among students.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
FSU porn hacker faces felony charges
The student hacked into the school's wireless network and redirected users to a porn site.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Non-bank student-loan servicers may soon face oversight
A proposed rule would give the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau oversight of the seven largest student-loan servicers.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 MOOCs educators should take as students
Unsure about where you stand on MOOCs? Try taking one of these education-oriented options for yourself.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 2013 -
MOOCs could save higher ed — but will they succeed?
While the arrival of MOOCs is well-timed, researchers are working to answer several lingering questions.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
AAUP report: Sullivan firing a 'failure of judgment'
The report is especially critical of board rector Helen E. Dragas' role in the controversy.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Who is UC-Boulder's first 'Scholar in Conservative Thought'?
The position was created to diversify the perspectives students are exposed to.
By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2013 -
Calif. bill proposes credit for online learning
A new bill would force public universities and colleges to accept credit for any online course, not just their own.
By Davide Savenije • March 13, 2013
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