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Connecticut and Texas STEM growth plans illustrate strategic differences
One school is utilizing a boost in state funds while the other is spending no more than it already planned.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2013 -
Justice Dept. files extension request for publishers' appeal of Georgia State library copyright case
Will the DOJ take the publishers' side?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2013 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges are adapting their mental healthcare to pandemic-era constraints.
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NACUBO-Commonfund study reports small decline in endowments for fiscal 2012
Can universities maintain endowment spending?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2013 -
Schools spend less on career centers despite pressure to help grads get jobs
Will the pressure eventually lead to institutions that are the exception becoming the rule?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2013 -
Lugar and Hamilton go from Congress to the classroom as Indiana U faculty
Lugar will also donate Senate papers to the school.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2013 -
NC Gov. says 'butts in seats' are no good
Pat McCrory, the governor of North Carolina, has slammed the state's "educational elite," claiming they are only interested in putting "butts in seats."
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 31, 2013 -
UC-Berkeley finds anthropologist did not commit plagiarism
The investigation did find that the professor was the victim of a damaging e-mail and Internet campaign.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2013 -
Self-funded student health plans meet Affordable Care Act requirements, say HHS officials
Officials previously said they didn't think the regulation of self-funded plans was within their authority.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2013 -
In-state tuition approved for undocumented students in Virginia
No one spoke against the bill, which was a combination of several previous proposals that failed.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Former LSU faculty member sues School of Art for firing over whistleblowing
An internal audit conducted by the school confirmed her claims about the school's illegal student fees.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Chegg launches new iOS app, looks to become OS for students
The new app comes with a portable toolkit for homework and the classroom.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Michigan names Coursera supporter Martha Pollack as new provost
Will more MOOCs await the University of Michigan in the near future as a result?
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Obama immigration reform plan includes DREAM Act provision
Details of the proposal are similar to those unveiled Monday by a group of eight senators.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Donations to higher education may reach pre-recession levels in 2013
Growth has been steady for the past few academic years.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Coca-Cola contract to land U of Central Arkansas $2.2 million
Officials and faculty are now debating how the money would best be spent.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Charges bring end to Lindenwood University's 'Lindenleaks' mystery
The man behind the leaks, a former student, could face a year in county jail and as much as $1,000 in fines.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
All of Florida's four-year colleges accept Rick Scott's $10K challenge
Only certain programs will be available at the lower rate.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Lawsuit against DeVry University alleges bribery, federal law violations
A former employee's suit brings a pile a of accusations against the company in San Diego.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Wellesley, Dickinson presidents debate MOOC 'revolution'
In response to Thomas L. Friedman's proclamation that the MOOC revolution is here and now, five university leaders have provided their expert opinions.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 29, 2013 -
New America Foundation's student aid reform report focuses on Pell Grant
The report is among 16 commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
New nonprofit seeks open access for the humanities
The project's founders envision a Public Library of Science-style model.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Study shows student preference for colleges that spend big on amenities over academics
Should "college as a country club" prevail over academics?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Problems facing for-profits create uncertainty for online adjuncts
Adjuncts teaching online at for-profits have faced declining opportunities in recent years.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
'Gang of Eight' senators reveal bipartisan immigration overhaul plan
The plan includes support for a key DREAM Act provision.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Bloomberg donates $350M to Johns Hopkins
With his latest gift, Michael Bloomberg is the largest living donor to any educational institution in the U.S.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013
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