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Historically black colleges see a decline in federal funds
Funding for historically black colleges dropped 13% in fiscal 2011, according to a recent analysis.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Higher ed hiring slows to lowest employee increases since 2003, says study
Despite slower hiring rates across higher education, only for-profit institutions have seen their number of employees drop.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Elsevier to provide free textbooks to edX MOOC students
The academic publishing giant will offer "static" versions of its texts with the option of "discounted copies" available for sale via its site.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Kansas University opens office for harassment and discrimination reports
The new office gives victims a central place to call.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2012 -
Lore launches Academic Groups options for its social networkers
The service has added new options for on-campus groups to use when scheduling events and sharing files.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 25, 2012 -
English and foreign language job openings see modest increase according to MLA list
The number of openings is still far smaller than before the recession, but the data represents a slow growth in job opportunities.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2012 -
Report: Football players graduation rates lower than full-time non-athletes
Initial Adjusted Graduation Gap findings released today by the Collegiate Sport Research Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2012 -
Ashford University cuts admissions staff in favor of increased student support focus
Changes come as the for-profit school faces accreditation scrutiny.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Two years after suicide, Rutgers offers even more resources for LGBT students
The traditionally diverse school strengthened its embrace of LGBT students following Tyler Clementi's 2010 suicide.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Yale to assess its future in online education
The Ivy League institution forms a committee to review role and consider expansion in online learning.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Survey examines social media's role in attracting prospective students
Prospective students overwhelmingly prefer Facebook to other social media platforms.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Students get help navigating state voter ID laws
Colleges are assisting with the process of getting students ready to vote in the winddown to November's elections.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2012 -
University Of Wisconsin-Madison officials propose personnel policy overhaul
If approved, the new policies could take effect next July.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2012 -
Princeton's first female president, Shirley Tilghman, to step down In June
After 11 years, Tilghman said it is simply her time to go.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2012 -
Hobby Lobby donating Mass. campus to for-profit Ariz.-based university
Grand Canyon University was selected to receive the campus based on its Christian principles, which are in line with Hobby Lobby's.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 21, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: iPhone 5, Khan Academy and MOOCs
Need to get caught up with the week's education news? Find out what was popular with Education Dive readers.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 21, 2012 -
CCSF's crisis contributes to battle over shared governance in California's community colleges
The City College of San Francisco faces a crisis that some observers say was created by the state community college system's shared governance.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2012 -
Study provides further evidence of gender bias among scientists
Results show the bias is likely unintentional and the product of widespread cultural stereotypes rather than a conscious effort to harm women.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2012 -
Pay-for-grade sites present a challenge to online ed
The handful of sites are online education's latest headache, and administrators fear they may be indicative of a much larger problem.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2012 -
GE administrator tapped to head Ohio State's new compliance office
Office will oversee several departments, including athletics.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Are med schools the cure for universities seeking prestige and new revenues?
The number of universities adding new medical schools or merging with stand-alone medical facilities has increased in the last few years.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Elaborate amenities at Saint Leo's new residence hall reflect emerging design trend
The $22 million project includes a second residence hall to open next fall.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Pennsylvania court says colleges deserve to know applicants' disciplinary records
Some argue that only felonies committed by applicants should be reported.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Suspect arrested in connection with LSU bomb threat
The suspect will be charged with communicating false information of a planned bombing.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2012 -
Delta Kappa Epsilon can be sued in fatal Yale crash, says Connecticut Supreme Court
The 2003 crash killed four students and left another five injured.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2012
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