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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 -
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.
By Higher Ed Dive staff -
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 -
Pearson to reveal new OER search engine today
The search engine, Project Blue Sky, will not only return free material from "over 25" sources, but content for purchase from the publishing giant's own catalog.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2012 -
For many states, public tuition earmarked for financial aid may become a political issue
Many see the practice as a factor in driving up the cost of college for middle- and upper-class students.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Flat World to eliminate free versions of its texts beginning in 2013
The company still plans to make its books available for $19.95.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Hungry students at Southern Oregon University get a break through campus-run food bank
The pantry stays stocked through four on-campus donation boxes.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2012 -
Civility campaigns on campuses nationwide hope to create more respectful discourse
The efforts were spawned by incidents ranging from name-calling to the dumping of cotton balls outside of campus black cultural centers.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 2, 2012 -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College's energy conservation efforts save over $1 million
The school is also on track to reduce 18.2 million gallons of storm water runoff with a water treatment system.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Former soldier aims to change UNC's treatment of veterans
Hayleigh Perez, an Iraq War veteran, says the University of North Carolina system discriminated against her by denying her in-state tuition.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Inkling launches an eBook-selling Amazon competitor for visual learning
The library currently offers 300 titles and could reach 400 by the year of the year.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 1, 2012 -
George Lucas donating Disney money from $4B Lucasfilm sale to education
The move comes as part of the director's larger pledge to give his money to charities and other philanthropic causes.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 1, 2012 -
University of Phoenix spent $160,000+ per day on Google AdWords in Q3
The for-profit education company was the top AdWords spender in Q3 2012, according to WordStream data.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Speakers at Madrid conference urge liberal arts revival for universities in Arab spring nations
Such a revival would fight the myth that liberalism and humanism are gone from the Arab world, one speaker said.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Tutor Matching Service provides a safe, effective way for students to find tutors
The company is already working with 15 institutions.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Universities develop partnerships to make four-year degrees more accessible for community college STEM students
The partnerships are geared not only at making the degree more affordable, but also at easing the transfer process.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Spelman does away with athletics, redirects money into campus-wide wellness program
The redesigned physical education curriculum will focus more on activities working women will continue in their adult lives.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2012
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