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Supporters of Texas' flagship universities hope data can prevent Perry's reforms
The report shows that both of the state's flagship schools are above-average compared to their peers.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2012 -
MOOC providers form first liberal arts partnerships with Wesleyan and Wellesley
How will the partnerships change the parties involved?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 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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WMU President John Dunn donates pay raise to student scholarships
Dunn says a little money here and there makes a huge difference for students.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Michigan State University police investigate hacker's claims
A school spokesperson says the information obtained was limited to a single website on the school's server.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Education Dept. official tells College Savings Foundation summit to expect more transparency
Many in attendance still expressed concern over student loan debt.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Indiana University Treasurer Appointed Interim CFO
Indiana University Treasurer Mary Frances McCourt has been appointed interim vice president and chief financial officer to succeed Neil Theobald, who is leaving IU at the end of the year to become president of Temple University. McCourt will take over the position beginning Jan. 1 as long as t...
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Yale committee recommends online courses and MOOC use
The report pushes faculty members to pursue new avenues for reaching audiences outside of traditional classrooms.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Facing scrutiny, U. of Phoenix announces community college partnerships
The for-profit titan claims the new partnerships will restore its profits and reputation.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Study finds institutional hiring often dominated by elite university Ph.D.s
Does the ranking of a candidate's alma mater really matter?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2012 -
CourseTalk launches as a Yelp for MOOCs
Could it survive the potential addition of review systems by the MOOC providers themselves?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
West Virginia U goes greener with reusable to-go boxes
If successful, could the program be picked up by sustainability efforts at other schools?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
$84 million budget increase requested by North Dakota University System
The proposal will see its first test Wednesday morning when the state's governor presents his budget address to the state legislature.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Pa. State System Of Higher Education faculty union utilizes e-mail blitz in contract talks
The faculty hope the blitz will help gain leverage going into their next meeting with system officials.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Deep Dive
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By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Analyst Mary Meeker calls education 'white space' ripe for re-imagining
Consumers could use a break from the staggering expenses and debt that Meeker points out in her recent slideshow.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Wellesley MOOCs will come via edX
Harvard and MIT are ready to welcome the school to their fold. So what will Wellesley bring to the table?
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Will Canadian university puppy rooms improve life at exam time?
Dalhousie University and the the University of Toronto both let the dogs out on campus.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 4, 2012 -
American Federation of Teachers calls for more stringent requirements
Is the teaching profession on its way to becoming much more selective?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Free, online textbook publisher OpenStax launches first paid iPad version
Can the free-with-paid-options model become sustainable?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Stanford encourages humanities departments to radically improve doctoral education
Scholars hope a five-year doctorate with better career planning will become the norm for the humanities.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Pennsylvania's Harcum College offers Sandy victims free room and board
New applicants from 18 counties in the affected region are eligible for the offer.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Students see diminishing value in higher education
Higher debt and less valuable degrees are contributing to a worrisome trend for higher educational institutions.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 3, 2012 -
Illinois State U. President plans to retire
Illinois State University President Al Bowman will retire once a replacement is found.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 3, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Education Tech Talk: How CourseSmart Analytics will change e-textbooks
The e-textbook provider doesn't just want to know how to sell course readings. It wants to know the secrets behind how students read.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 3, 2012 -
District of Columbia-area adjuncts plan to unionize in competitive market
Could regional adjunct unions form nationwide?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2012
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