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GW admissions dean retires after data inflation controversy
The U.S. News & World Report left George Washington University off its rankings after it was found that the admissions office had manipulated data.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 12, 2012 -
No-confidence vote looms for NYU president
The President of New York University faces a possible no-confidence vote from the faculty over a Greenwich Village expansion project.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 12, 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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Georgetown joins edX
Georgetown University is the sixth institution to join the non-profit MOOC provider created by Harvard and MIT.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 12, 2012 -
Accreditor's sanctions list includes U. of Virginia, UNC
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' sanctions list includes some of the South's biggest universities.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2012 -
With Professor Direct, professors price their own online courses
Will StraighterLine's new service catch on?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2012 -
Harvard's Kathleen McCartney chosen as new Smith College president
What will the Harvard education dean bring to the table at the Northampton women's college?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2012 -
U. of Charleston cleared to take over Mountain State U.
The move will mean new UC schools in Beckley and Martinsburg, W.Va.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Accrediting panel warns U. of Virginia over failed president ousting
The summer's controversy continues to reverberate after a panel looked at whether or not proper protocols were followed.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Will 'hybrid programs' be the MOOCs of 2013?
The head of eCornell thinks so and explains why in a year-ahead prediction write-up for Forbes.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Cerego launches new online learning tool
What if your note cards could adapt to what you know and don't know?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Eastern Michigan settles former student's lawsuit over requiring her to counsel gay people
The university says it is still in the right based on outside groups' ethics codes and that it wanted to avoid a long, costly legal fight.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2012 -
University of Iowa president working without contract since August
A recently obtained letter from the Iowa Board of Regents shows that U of I President Sally Mason's employment is considered "at-will."
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 10, 2012 -
U. of Iowa's College of Education dean resigns amid growing scandal
Following the resignation of the college's entire faculty advisory board, a dean accused of covering up criticisms of her performance has also resigned.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 10, 2012 -
Yale returns last of Incan artifacts to Peru
The arrival of the last batch of Machu Picchu artifacts in Peru this weekend marks the end of a long dispute.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 10, 2012 -
Private college presidents' pay up slightly, says Chronicle of Higher Ed. survey
Compensation is up, but median base salaries are down slightly.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 10, 2012 -
UCalifornia's new logo ignites controversy
In an attempt to better market itself, the University of California provoked indignation with the release of its new logo.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 10, 2012 -
Entire faculty advisory panel at U of Iowa College of Education resigns
Their resignation comes four days after two university officials allegedly had documents destroyed regarding education faculty's dissatisfaction with the school's dean.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Udemy's mobile future: 10 perspectives from President & COO Dennis Yang
After announcing $12 million in new Series B funding, Udemy's recent executive addition explains where he sees online learning heading and how that money will be spent.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 7, 2012 -
Udemy announces $12 million in new funding to expand video learning offerings
With $16 million and an iPad app under its belt now, the course provider will look at new horizons in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 7, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: CourseSmart, McGraw-Hill and puppies
Need to catch up on the week's most interesting education news reads? Look no further.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 7, 2012 -
Yale faculty consider online expansion at Thursday faculty meeting
Among topics discussed was the prospect of joining the school's peer institutions in embracing MOOCs.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2012 -
LSU faculty senate president files complaint against university with accrediting agency
The school's reorganization plans are at the heart of Kenneth Cope's complaint.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2012 -
ATI Career Training Center shuts down its Oklahoma City campuses
The closing caught some students off guard.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2012 -
Groupnotes wins startup competition with educator focus
The co-founders launched their platform in 54 hours, and they're looking at K-12, universities and beyond.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 6, 2012 -
Coursera launches employer-matching service
Could the new Career Services support be the first part of a revenue stream for the MOOC provider?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2012
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