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Nebraska governor proposes two-year tuition freeze
If approved, the tuition freeze would be the state's first in decades.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Eight Georgia campuses merge to form four new schools
The merger was a goal of the system's chancellor.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges are adapting their mental healthcare to pandemic-era constraints.
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Potential faculty strike grows more likely for Pa. State System of Higher Education
The faculty union is growing impatient with negotiations after working without a contract since June 30, 2011.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013 -
McGraw-Hill introduces adaptive SmartBooks to e-textbook market at CES
Just in time for spring, the new e-books will keep tabs on what students are learning.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Kaplan taps former Dallas mayor as new president
Tom Leppert will step on to help the company deal with new challenges and changes in education.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 8, 2013 -
California GOP lawmakers propose public university tuition freeze
The two legislators say they want to make sure the promises made by Proposition 30 backers are kept.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013 -
U. of New Mexico's former president disputes prostitution ring allegations
The New Mexico Supreme Court will reconsider the dismissal of criminal charges against the University of New Mexico's former interim president.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013 -
In 2013, MOOCs plot sustainable business models
A year after their arrival, MOOCs are seeking to monetize the model for the future.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013 -
10 stress sources for university professors
In a response to a fellow columnist, Forbes' David Kroll lists his reasons why being a university professor isn't "the least stressful job of 2013."
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Private college presidents push reductions of merit-based aid
The movement had previously fizzled out, but may be poised for a comeback.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Connecticut Education Association plans $1 million donation to UConn's Sandy Hook fund
The CEA also commissioned a permanent monument for victims of the tragedy.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Report: Wisconsin tech school professors earn more than those at U of Wisconsin
The tech school teachers do so via overages, or additional teaching assignments.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2013 -
Foreign universities in China encounter unexpected problems
Problems ranging from costs to politics and plagiarism have caused schools to adapt or end operations in the country.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
U. of Texas-Pan American president wants his university abolished
A new plan in the Lone Star State could end two existing schools and establish a new university in their place.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: MOOC impacts, top schools and chat rooms
Need to get up to speed on education news after the holidays? Check out the past week's most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz discusses the fiscal cliff deal's impact
The deal may have extended or made permanent some tax provisions, but it only delays several potential cuts that still loom on the horizon.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Outgoing Gov. Mitch Daniels plans same-day transition to job as Purdue president
The two-term Indiana governor will begin his new job as soon as his successor is sworn in.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
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 -
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
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