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  • Mount Holyoke to continue tuition freeze into 2013-14 school year

    The continued tuition freeze could become seen as the latest example of a school taking meaningful steps to address the rising costs of attending college.

    By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2012
  • Two universities confronted with post-election hate speech during student protests

    The schools are now reflecting on how to move forward following the outbursts.

    By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2012
  • Trendline

    Emerging Technology

    As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

    By Higher Ed Dive staff
  • 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
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    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