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10 Coursera MOOCs that offer certificates for completion
MOOC students won't receive credit toward graduation from taking any of these classes, but they will earn certificates to prove that they passed.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 26, 2012 -
UVa. officials unimpressed with Playboy's '2012 Top Party Schools' honors
A spokewoman told NBC News that it would be better for the university to be known for its academic accomplishments.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 26, 2012 -
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Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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Ball State to offer free MOOC on comic book gender roles
"Gender Through Comic Books: A Super-MOOC" may attract upwards of 1,000 students online.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 26, 2012 -
University of Iowa fraternity suspended for hazing is subject of sexual assault investigation
The investigation's role, if any, in the fraternity's suspension is unknown at this time.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 26, 2012 -
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 -
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Deep DiveMost 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
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