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LSU removes crosses from photo of 'Painted Posse'
The school says it will avoid the situation in the future by choosing a different photo.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2012 -
Miami University says students who posted rape flier in dorm identified
The students will be disciplined internally and won't face criminal charges.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2012 -
U. of Cincinnati expected to name new president
Interim president Santa Ono could be the board's choice to replace Gregory Williams.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 23, 2012 -
New online associate degree program partners Mount St. Mary's with MyCollege Foundation
The new Portmont College at Mount St. Mary's will offer online associate degrees to students with "grit."
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2012 -
Enrollment in income-based repayment remains low despite concern over rising student debt
Many students remain unaware of the program's existence.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2012 -
Study: Student development courses have potential, but need work
The popular courses could narrow their focus and become more interactive, the study says.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2012 -
Life University announces plans to eliminate campus police force, sparking safety concerns among students
The school will replace its police department with a private security firm.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2012 -
Study suggests U. of Oklahoma uses racial preferences in admissions
University officials dispute the conservative think tank's claims.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2012 -
Minnesota gives Coursera MOOCs the go-ahead, changes position
The state will not enforce an existing law in Coursera's case and will allow Minnesotans to take its online courses.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 22, 2012 -
Bystander intervention a recurring theme at SCOPE conference
The topic of bystander intervention was part of several sessions, including one with a rather unconventional approach.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2012 -
Microsoft reaches agreement with universities for data privacy with cloud services
Microsoft and a dozen universities have reached an agreement on a standard privacy contract for cloud services after several years of negotiation.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2012 -
Federal judge to make decision on suit questioning whether Maryland's higher education system is desegregated
Maryland's four public historically black colleges say the state hasn't done enough to make them competitive with their once-predominately-white counterparts.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2012 -
Website leads to Berkeley plagiarism investigation
A website contending that Professor Terrence Deacon of UC-Berkeley plagiarized ideas has led to an official investigation by the school.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2012 -
California's private colleges seize opportunity as public universities stumble
More of the state's students are turning to its private institutions, or leaving the state all together.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2012 -
Coursera MOOCs banned in Minnesota
Minnesota's Office of Higher Educaton notified the online learning provider that it must obtain permission to operate in the state.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 19, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: U. of Phoenix, Pearson and Blackboard
Too much time in the classroom and not enough reading news? Find out what you missed this week.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 19, 2012 -
Male U. of Chicago scientist's sexist Facebook post creates uproar
For women in the scientific community, Dario Maestripieri's Facebook post is no laughing matter.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 19, 2012 -
Startup university's faculty list raises questions
At least two Northeastern professors listed on Cambridge Graduate University's site have no affiliation with the school and want to be removed.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 19, 2012 -
'Wonder blunder' may lead to UH president's dismissal
Following a Stevie Wonder concert scam, the faculty senate of the University of Hawaii will wait and see before proceeding with a vote of no confidence.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 19, 2012 -
Louisiana's stricter admissions standards lead to 800-student decline at U. of New Orleans
Four of the state's schools are no longer allowed to offer remedial courses to freshmen.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2012 -
U. of Iowa admits in court that it erased video crucial to resolving legal dispute
The video of a 2007 presentation could have resolved a worker's dispute that she was passed over for a promotion because of her political beliefs.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Animal welfare violations cost UConn over $12,000 in fines
The violations involved rabbits in a research facility and were observed during surprise inspections.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Parchment grabs $23.5 million for its e-transcript business
The company plans to use the money to improve its Docufide and Avow platforms.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Halloween costumes based on higher education stories from 2012
How would you dress up as a MOOC for a Halloween party?
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Higher ed may feel considerable impact from ballot measures in several states this November
The measures could have ramifications in both the long- and short-term.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2012
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