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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 -
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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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 -
Report: 2011 graduates carried highest average student debt load in history
Average student debt, up 5% over 2010, continues to rise faster than inflation.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Decision on Oregon grad student's lawsuit won't be reconsidered, says appeals court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit says it won't reconsider a March ruling reviving a former U. of Oregon grad student's retaliation lawsuit.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Universities' financial aid letters found to be deceptive
The U.S. Department of Education claims financial aid letters are misleading students by offering loans as assistance.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 17, 2012 -
University of Phoenix shutting down 115 locations
The move comes after fourth-quarter earnings take a big hit.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Study: Admissions and aid policies are a larger factor in student debt than tuition
A new paper published by the Cornell Higher Education Research Institute says admissions and aid policies bear more blame for student debt than tuition.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Community colleges In Southwest Michigan see enrollment decline as economy improves
Some community colleges saw enrollment figures jump as much as 20% during the height of the recession.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Lawsuit alleges Yale 'retaliated' against woman for her work on Title IX gender equality compliance
The lawsuit seeks at least $10 million in damages.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Jerry Brown tries to raise support for Proposition 30 among college students
The success or failure of the tax measure has implications for students at Cal State and the University of California.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Pearson acquires online learning company EmbanetCompass for $650 million
The buy comes as Pearson looks to expand its online education operations.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 16, 2012 -
First HarvardX MOOCs net 100,000 students
The Ivy League school's first two MOOCs on edX deal with computer science and epidemiology.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Analysis says Obama's loan repayment plan will benefit wealthy graduates the most
Low-income graduates will see only "marginal benefits."
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Arkansas schools look to increase bilingual teachers with scholarship
Hispanic students in Springdale now have the opportunity to return to the district's hallways as bilingual teachers.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 15, 2012
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