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UCF professor's e-mail accusing students of bigotry renews debate over discourse
The e-mail was sent following an inflammatory in-class discussion and eventually made the rounds on Reddit.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2012 -
Students receive editorial control of UGA newspaper once again
The decision follows a controversy that culminated in the mass resignation of the newspaper's staff last Wednesday.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2012 -
2011 a record year for Hispanic student enrollment, Pew survey finds
Pew research finds Hispanic share of student enrollment at new heights in 2011.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 20, 2012 -
University of Montana hires new public relations consultant
The University of Montana has hired a new media adviser in light of recent legal problems.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 20, 2012 -
MIT moves away from 'no loan' policy for low-income students
MIT is the latest elite institution to scale back its aid plan.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2012 -
Study: Liberal arts colleges reluctant to award credit for internships
One dean is quoted as saying, "We're a liberal arts college, not a training center."
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2012 -
Emory's admissions data misreported since at least 2000
The discovery is a blow to the university's ethics.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2012 -
Michigan State's president reminds faculty and staff of obligation to report sexual assault
E-mail reminder comes in the wake of Penn State's scandal.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2012 -
University of North Dakota reorganizes move-in weekend for new students
The school hopes a more compressed schedule keeps students more engaged and enthusiastic.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2012 -
Survey finds that university health costs rise again, though rate of growth slows
Though health care costs were still higher than the previous year, the rate of growth for those costs slowed for a number of reasons.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2012 -
World Education University latest to ride the MOOC wave, attracts skeptics
Part of company's plan for making money: Giving advertisers access to its students, already numbering 50,000.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2012 -
Missouri's public universities lead the nation with the lowest tuition hikes
Governor and legislature receive much of the credit for keeping tuition in check.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2012 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: Paul Ryan, Coursera and ResearchGate
Catch up on the the week's biggest news with Education Dive's five most popular posts from the past seven days.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 16, 2012 -
Florida A&M will try to settle hazing lawsuit
Lawyers are being instructed to enter into mediation with Robert Champion's family.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 16, 2012 -
Coursera officials receive dozens of plagiarism complaints
Some students in the free online courses say they didn't even realize they were plagiarizing.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2012 -
Study focuses on academics' university website photos
The photo you upload to the university's website might reveal more about you than you think.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2012 -
University of Virginia board focuses on looking beyond summer leadership controversy
In their first meeting since a summer controversy that brought national attention, the University of Virginia's board works on trying to move forward.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2012 -
Significant budget cuts cost University of New Orleans 130 jobs
Some staffers and tenured faculty reportedly receive deals encouraging early retirement.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2012 -
Survey: UConn and Yale rank among the top 10 greenest campuses
California is the only state with a larger presence in the top 10 than Connecticut.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2012 -
3 ways to spot problems with university leadership
Using the University of Virginia and Pennsylvania State University as case studies, a Washington Post piece delves into lessons that can be learned.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 15, 2012 -
Education tech company EverFi raises $10 million
EverFi attracts attention with its software to help schools teach students about financial literacy and planning.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 15, 2012 -
Study: Value of college degree still high despite recession
Recent graduates may be facing hardships as a result of the recession, but a college degree still provides a valuable advantage.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2012 -
Education Department consider cuts to federal program for minority graduate students
The program just received a funding increase in the 2012 Congressional budget.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2012 -
Central and Concordia experiment with new revenue sources in existing programs
Both schools look at augmenting their existing strengths with corporate sponsorships.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2012 -
New policy opens doors to higher education for undocumented students
Illegal immigrants will have to meet strenuous eligibility requirements to participate.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2012
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