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Middle-tier colleges may be most vulnerable to online disruption
Big-name schools such as Harvard and MIT, meanwhile, could be in the best positions for the long term. Here's why.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Education technology fund University Ventures launches UV Labs
The education startup fund has launched its own startup aimed at helping schools build new online learning products.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2012 -
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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Michigan gun bill won't change campus gun policies, say higher ed officials
The state's colleges and universities say they've been exempted from the controversial legislation due to a last-minute addition.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Controversial op-ed by HR administrator not protected speech, rules appeals court
The appeals court's decision affirmed a lower court's ruling against Crystal Dixon, a former HR administrator at the University of Toledo.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Director of legal group questions handling of alleged sexual assaults at OSU
FERPA laws wouldn't have prevented campus officials from notifying police of the possible crimes, he says.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Only Pa. State System of Higher Ed faculty left without contract following coaches' agreement
Will the system reach a similar agreement with its faculty soon?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Lesser-known U.S. colleges targeting Chinese students
While the Ivy League is international student's destination of choice, less well-known colleges are carving out niches for themselves.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Ohio higher ed chief to retire
Jim Petro announced Monday he will retire as Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, which runs the state's university system.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 17, 2012 -
CU-Boulder launches 'universal' campus map site
The project was designed to assist everyone from students with disabilities to newcomers on the hard-to-navigate campus.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2012 -
Grand Rapids CC says Michigan community college baccalaureate legislation won't affect them
How might this legislation affect Michigan's universities?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2012 -
Deep Dive
10 universities with the highest faculty salaries
As budgets get pinched across academia, these 10 institutions earned the highest marks for compensation.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 14, 2012 -
University of California shelves controversial new logo
After widespread criticism of the logo, the University of California has suspended efforts to rebrand itself.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Open University launches UK-based MOOC platform
With 12 prestigious U.K. institutions on board, Futurelearn is set to challenge Coursera and edX's supremacy.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Big construction costs, MOOC disruption mean ominous cocktail for higher ed
Countless expansions, unimaginable debt and the rise of the MOOCs have drawn higher education close to the brink of collapse.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Senators demand investigation of for-profits' default rate strategies
Will the potential investigation lead to reforms in the sector?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Washington panel leans toward repeal of state's differential tuition law
The potential repeal could happen next year.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
University's handling of sex assault case leads OSU President to call for investigation
Police learned about the sex assault complaints through the school's student newspaper almost a month after the school.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
U. of Michigan's first social media director resigns in academic misrepresentation scandal
Her application for the six-figure salaried position incorrectly stated she had graduated from college.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Little progress made in Pa. State faculty union's negotiating session this week
The system's faculty, who may choose to strike in spring, are going on 18 months with no contract, and bargaining talks are scheduled into January.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Princeton's Burstein named president at Lawrence University
The executive VP will leave a number of accomplishments behind as he departs the Ivy League school in New Jersey for Wisconsin.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Deep Dive
6 universities that use dogs to relieve student stress
Colleges across the U.S. and Canada are seeing more canines on campus around finals time to fight anxiety. Is your school next?
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 13, 2012 -
NY start-up Pave confronts student debt with crowdfunding site
In exchange for a cut of their future earnings, students can connect with established professionals for funding and mentorship.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Florida chooses former Indiana schools chief Bennett as new education commissioner
Critics of the state's current direction on education see the decision as more of the same.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Deep Dive
23 mobile apps educators should watch in 2013
Classic apps are updating features, new apps are coming to market, and some potentially big players could join the fray in the new year.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 13, 2012 -
U of Iowa changes create a more LGBT-friendly admissions process
Two changes to the school's admission process will allow students to self-identify as LGBT, making UI the first public institution to allow that option to prospective students.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2012
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