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Rushkoff calls for MOOCs to leave humanity in learning
The tech philosopher and media critic likes what online learning brings to the table, but he's concerned about the experiences it might displace.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 15, 2013 -
California's online education pilot may change the face of college
The program replaces lower-division and remedial lectures with online courses.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Union College looks to increase retention with free last semester
Only about half of the school's incoming class returns for a second year.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Lynn University to require iPads beginning this fall
The move was expedited by wireless upgrades made for last year's presidential debate.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Wilson College looks to boost enrollment by going fully co-educational in 2014
The school currently only allows male students as commuters on an age-restricted basis.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Mitch Daniels faces 6 issues out of the gate at Purdue
The former two-term governor begins his new job Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Duncan reportedly to remain in education department
The AP cites a source within the department, predicting that he will stay.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2013 -
'A Beautiful Mind' author wants nearly $1M from Columbia University
Sylvia Nasar is suing for money from an endowment grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2013 -
U of New Orleans hopes to combat declining enrollment with marketing blitz
Can the school reach pre-Katrina numbers again?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Internet activist Aaron Swartz's suicide reverberates through academe
Some speculate that legal troubles stemming from a case involving millions of stolen journal articles led to his suicide.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Calif. Gov. Brown's budget redirects money to underprivileged schools
Suburban schools may ultimately pay the price.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2013 -
U Of Wisconsin System insurance, pension overpayments uncovered by audit
One state senator is calling for further investigation of the university system's new Human Resources System in the wake of the oversight.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2013 -
East Carolina U. sues Cisco over catchphrase
Cisco is being sued by East Carolina University over the slogan of its new $100 million marketing campaign, "Tomorrow Starts Here."
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Drexel library installs Macbook vending machine to increase safety for late-studying students
Could other university libraries install similar machines?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Texas A&M community left stunned by professor's suicide
James Aune was a respected communications scholar.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Report says U of Texas and A&M give students an incomplete view of American history
The two schools' lower-level American history courses allegedly focus too much on race, class and gender.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2013 -
N.J. college students launch campaign seeking 'tuition equality' for illegal immigrants
Student and activist groups kicked off their efforts with a rally earlier this week.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Double digit tuition increases possible in Connecticut
A $14 million state budget cut and looming budget gap may necessitate the increase.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2013 -
U. of Minnesota's state funding in jeopardy as admin. costs come under fire
$1.2 billion over two years may be a hard sell for Republicans and Democrats alike as discussions continue.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The top 10 Internet sources college students use for writing may depress you
Paper mills and cheat sites still make up nearly a quarter of sources, according to Turnitin.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Campus professionals' tablet use booms
Will it replace the standard computer on campus?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2013 -
FBI joins Sawyer School investigation
The school gave students two days' notice before closing last week.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Colleges' physical education expectations sink for students
And P.E. courses are the only ones losing students amid larger trends.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Coursera unveils fee-based certificates
As MOOCs monetize, Coursera plans to offer "Verified Certificates" for as much as $100.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Penn State nears $26 million spent on the Jerry Sandusky scandal
The total doesn't include fines leveled against the university by the NCAA.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2013
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