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Outside attorney hired by Oklahoma State regents to help with sexual assault report investigation
Dallas-based attorney James Sears Bryant previously investigated a sexual misconduct case at the University of Iowa.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Student-aid fraud investigation at Alabama State University may include other schools
Instances of fraud were first reported by the school to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation in January 2012.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Trendline
Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances.
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Iowa Board of Regents member wanted university institute for her senator husband
Sen. Tom Harkin's wife wanted the matter to go to a vote, according to an email obtained in an Associated Press report.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013 -
4 types of people MOOCs will affect
As Coursera and edX evolve, will they replace traditional instruction, or just supplement established practices?
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Texas community colleges put partial blame for lower enrollment on meningitis shot requirement
The cost of the vaccine may be contributing to enrollment declines already being caused by other factors.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Pennsylvania Gov. Corbett announces lawsuit against NCAA
The lawsuit is the latest development in the aftermath of Penn State's Jerry Sandusky scandal.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
U. of Wisconsin System to provide syllabi to NCTQ following settlement
The UW System will also pay fees, damages and costs.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Students, teachers left angry and without answers following Sawyer Schools' sudden closure
The two Connecticut Sawyer Schools closed unexpectedly over the holiday break.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Pennsylvania governor sues NCAA over Penn State sanctions
The NCAA has responded, saying the lawsuit is without merit.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013 -
The world's top 10 universities, according to Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Harvard grabs the top slot, with seven other American institutions making appearances.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013 -
EdX expands spring course offerings to include humanities and social sciences
The semester will also feature the first courses offered by UC-Berkeley since the school joined in July 2012.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Tulane is fourth school to report incorrect data to 'U.S. News' in 2012
The data included test scores and admissions for the school's M.B.A. program.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Cuts to higher ed programs avoided with fiscal cliff deal
The last-minute deal also extends key higher ed tax provisions.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Online chat rooms now connect colleges with curious high school students
Services such as CollegeWeekLive are finding ways to expedite answers about facilities and student life.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 1, 2013 -
ACTA says agency overstepped its role with U.Va. 'warning,' files DOE complaint
The Department of Education confirms it received the complaint.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 1, 2013 -
U.Va. survey shows support for board appointment changes
Community members seem to support new process rules after 2012 Sullivan debacle.
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Several universities help students present a more professional digital footprint
Several schools are helping students improve their chances of employment by giving them access to online reputation repair tools.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 27, 2012 -
Federal jury awards Carnegie Mellon $1.17 billion in patent case
If it isn't reduced, the award will be the largest on record.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2012 -
New statement about professor's controversial Tweet issued by U. of Rhode Island president
Critics of the earlier statement are pleased by the change in tone.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2012 -
Tech leads U. of Illinois to wrestle with new rules on cheating
Online collaboration and recent scandals have prompted a look into better punishments and definitions.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 26, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Technology, salaries and Sandy Hook
Catch up on the week's most popular Education Dive reads with our top five news posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Report clears athletics, faculty in UNC scandal
Unfortunately for the school, the report also finds that the problem dates back a decade earlier than reported.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Ferris State U. Board of Trustees receives surprise contract offer from faculty association
Will the board accept the offer?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Cavanaugh to leave chancellorship of Pa. state universities for job in D.C.
The announcement comes in the middle of the system's ongoing contract negotiations with faculty.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
No explanation given for 24/7 police guard at Carnegie Mellon U president's home
Neighbors say the uniformed officers on guard alternate between CMU police and Pittsburgh city police, but officials are staying tight-lipped on the situation.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012