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UC Berkeley names Columbia administrator as new chancellor
Nicholas B. Dirks will replace the university's current chancellor, Robert J. Birgeneau, next year.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Gov. Scott says no additional tuition hikes in Florida
Dive Summary: Florida Gov. Rick Scott spoke to a panel that oversees the state's public universities on Wednesday, emphasizing that he wants to keep tuition rates down. Average tuition fees in Florida are $6,140, below the national average, according to an Associated Pre...
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Shares of for-profit colleges down after President Obama's reelection
The Obama administration increased regulations on the schools during the president's first term.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Research shows community college transfers earn bachelor's degrees at high rate
Despite only 20% of community college students transferring to four-year institutions, the majority of transfers are likely to earn their bachelor's degree.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Colleges in Colorado and Washington caught between state and federal laws with marijuana legalization
Despite being legalized by ballot measures in Colorado and Washington, marijuana use remains a violation of federal law.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Educause 2012: 5 ways online learning is disrupting education
Education Dive sat in on Innosight Institute Executive Director Michael B. Horn's "Disrupting College" panel at Educause Wednesday, and this is what he had to say about the changes coming to education.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 7, 2012 -
After Sandy, Fairfield President houses students
As he asked students and faculty to provide for displaced students, the President of Fairfield University took four students into his own home.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2012 -
UK's Open University to release course material apps
The OUAnywhere app is scheduled for release next year and will allow students to access course materials on their handheld devices.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2012 -
NYU criticized over lab procedures in Sandy's wake
New York University's medical research laboratories face increasing criticism over animal deaths in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Californians approve Proposition 30 tax hike to avoid school cuts
The measure is the first general tax to be approved by California voters in 20 years.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Survey: Campus technology departments are seeing fewer budget cuts, feeling uncertainty about MOOCs
Campus IT officials at 543 institutions report fewer budget cuts in their departments than previous years, as well as concerns over whether MOOCs present a "viable business model."
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Colleges expect more reform during Obama's second term
President Barack Obama emerged a winner in Tuesday's election, and education reformers have significant expectations.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Bond measures for college facilities approved by voters in a number of districts nationwide
Several states had bond measures on the ballot, and they fared well overall.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Maryland voters pass Dream Act referendum
Voters approved the measure, which previously passed the state legislature in March, 58 to 42% Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Education Tech Talk: Matthew Trevett-Smith on iPads at the University of Richmond
Education Dive kicks off its visit to Educause this week by talking to Matthew Trevett-Smith, an academic technology consultant at the University of Richmond, where classroom iPad use is going under the microscope.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Student aid woes cause Corinthian shares to tumble
The for-profit education company's shares fell 10% in trading Monday.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Florida Gov. Rick Scott presents expanded education agenda to state panel
Scott's plans received praise from those present.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Students in campus IT roles pave pathway to employment, help cut costs for schools
Students are willing to work for less than full-time IT professionals and often bring new ideas to the table.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Colleges offer quiet housing for students who prefer a more academic atmosphere
Quiet housing can range from specific floors to entire buildings on a variety of "quiet hours" schedules.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Republicans call for investigation of federal student-loan program's management
Citing a number of borrower complaints, seven Congressional Republicans have called for an investigation by the Government Accountability Office.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Deep Dive
10 ed tech edupreneurs who made waves in education in 2012
MOOCs, big data and technology are shaking up how schools do almost everything. Here are ten entrepreneurs who did a lot of shaking this year.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Can MOOC badges compete with degrees?
The information-age credentials are gaining steam at the same time as MOOCs.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2012 -
President exposed professor to threats, according to faculty leader
After the President of the University of Northern Iowa publicly criticized a professor, threatening e-mails and vandalism to her car prompted her to take police protection.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Pearson to reveal new OER search engine today
The search engine, Project Blue Sky, will not only return free material from "over 25" sources, but content for purchase from the publishing giant's own catalog.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Flat World to eliminate free versions of its texts beginning in 2013
The company still plans to make its books available for $19.95.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2012