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Dartmouth to stop granting credit for AP courses
The school's policy change will begin with the class of 2018.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 19, 2013 -
Florida A&M names Smith as anti-hazing administrator
The move comes in response to the 2011 death of drum major Robert Champion.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 18, 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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Grand Rapids Community College works with public safety contractor to improve emergency plans
Work is expected to be completed at the end of the month.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Nebraska governor's tuition freeze plan criticized by private colleges
The private colleges would like to see more support for their students.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Many top public universities spend more per capita on athletes than students
Is current Division I athletic spending sustainable?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Boston University to hear gender-neutral housing proposal
Co-ed living seems to be more popular with students than it does with university leaders this year.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Texas budget proposals include higher education cuts
If the last few sessions are any example, the final budget may still end up higher than the proposals.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2013 -
UC regents commit to expand online education under pressure from Gov. Brown
Just days after the announcement of San Jose State's online pilot partnership with Coursera, the University of California system is arranging an online expansion of its own.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2013 -
NCAA ends its Scholarly Colloquium
Presenters at the colloquium remained critical of the NCAA during what is likely their last time to present those opinions under the organization's umbrella.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Moody's downgrades higher education, gives sector a negative outlook
After two years of stable forecasts, the nation's elite colleges and universities join the rest of the sector with a negative outlook.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Tulane University's Business School admits U.S. News & World Report received boosted data
George Washington University was previously suspended from the magazine's ranking for a similar offense.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Four Udacity courses to be reviewed by ACE
The arrangement with ACE is the MOOC provider's second major deal announced this week.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Purdue and Tuskegee announce collaboration to develop sustainable electronics
The Global Traineeship in Sustainable Electronics will also include partner universities from around the world.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
U of Colorado regents to call applicants in effort to boost Boulder enrollment
The regents announced a new scholarship in addition to the recruitment effort.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
UNLV's Singapore campus likely to close
The campus, a hotel college branch, opened in 2006.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
University CIOs identify top 6 higher ed tech trends to look out for in 2013
Which will have have the biggest impact on your school?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
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
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