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NCAA graduation rates down over all despite highest ever rates for football and men's basketball
Division I NCAA football and men's basketball teams have graduation rates above 70% for the first time ever.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Analysts speculate on whether University of Phoenix will rise from the ashes
The for-profit giant is retooling its offerings with a greater emphasis on career services, but is it too late?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 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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Louisiana College to begin $50 million capital campaign for facilities renovations
The private college will begin by asking Louisiana Baptist Convention churches for $12 million for student housing improvements.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Consultant says Oklahoma's colleges and universities are in a good position to expand into MOOCs
Several of the state's schools already offer a selection of entire degree programs online.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
For-profits suffer as more students opt for traditional schools
Stiffer competition and increased regulatory measures paint a grim picture of the for-profit sector's future.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Judge declares mistrial in U. of Iowa political bias suit
Jurors declared a deadlock twice in the case of a professor who claims she was passed over for a faculty position because of her conservative views.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
State audit alleges $272,000 fraud at U. of Iowa hospitals
Jennifer Whitmore-Meier even gave herself over $20,000 in "exceptional performance bonuses."
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Tulane President Scott Cowen elected leader of Association of American Universities
Cowen's year-long term began as soon as he was elected Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
PETA files complaint asking that U. of Colorado cease use of animals in labs
The animal rights activist organization filed an initial request in February.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
University of Washington looks to smart grid experiment for saving cash
The $178 million, five-year program will focus on monitoring and regulating energy use in students' rooms and elsewhere.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Florida task force gets agreement on higher ed issues
Recommendations include new tuition rates based on schools and areas of study.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Court overturns dismissal of conservative student paper's free speech lawsuit against Oregon State
University officials may have violated the student journalists' free speech rights under both the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
College Board studies show that tuition increases have slowed, though federal aid is leveling off
Future cuts to federal aid could lead to more high tuition increases unless the states start reinvesting.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
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
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