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Singularity University planning to go for-profit
The tech-focused non-profit may become a benefit corporation in California.
By Brian Warmoth • July 20, 2012 -
12 key American education statistics
College Board survey looks at voter opinions on education issues in swing states.
By Brian Warmoth • July 20, 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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Most Read Education News of the Week: Coursera, Bill Gates and presidents
There was a lot of education news to take in over the last seven days. Make sure you didn't miss anything.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
Hopkins provost to be new dean at Stanford
Minor will become the Stanford University School of Medicine's dean on Dec. 1.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
Mountain State University will be accredited during appeal process
The West Virginia school's appeal process is expected to last from 10-16 weeks.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
Seton Hall giving smartphones to freshmen
The New Jersey school is distributing Nokia Lumia 900 phones with pre-paid plans and apps to incoming freshmen.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
The recession's impact on public universities
The recession has altered where schools turn to for money, as well as what student populations look like and who is teaching them.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
University of Illinois nets 14,000 MOOC students with Coursera
California-based Coursera gets thousands of new student enrollments after announcing a dozen new partnerships with U.S. universities.
By Lindsey Smith • July 18, 2012 -
5 education startups with online class-finding solutions
New e-learning sites such as Dabble and Skillshare are changing how students find instructors, as well as classrooms.
By Lindsey Smith • July 18, 2012 -
New study examines immigrant presence on college campuses
The National Center for Education Statistics report breaks down undergraduates who are second- and third-generation immigrants by race and ethnicity.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
'Enhanced' MOOCs will have credit limitations
Coursera's new offerings will include "enhanced" online classes, but turning completions into course credits at universities won't be simple.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
Welcome to the new Education Dive
We've made a few changes to the Education Dive site this week to help you stay connected to the news and commentary that matter.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
Family donating $16.3M to education in Philadelphia
Money from the family of a part-owner of the Phillies will go toward career training and technology in the city at the K-12 and university levels.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
Colorado Technical University's CEO resigns, Career Education shares hurt
CTU's chief operating officer will replace the departing CEO as CEC faces accreditation risks.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
University of Virginia leader expresses surprise over Coursera announcement
The university's board chair was reportedly concerned about online strategies prior to pushing for Teresa Sullivan's removal as president.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
University of Missouri Press to get digital replacement
Mizzou's publishing operation will be re-imagined instead of closed after public criticism over a closure announcement.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
Coursera adding 100 MOOCs from Caltech, Duke, UIUC and others
The year-old company will expand its online course offerings with twelve new higher ed partners.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
University of Arizona upgrades athletics control room tech
UA's football, basketball, volleyball and gymnastics will benefit from new audio-visual equipment and production capabilities.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
10 leadership changes at colleges and universities for 2012
Education Dive put together this list of 10 universities experiencing leadership changes for the upcoming school year.
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
American families cut back on college spending
An annual study by Sallie Mae reveals how undergrads and their families are cutting back on college costs to stay out of debt.
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
Kansas University examining school tablet usage
Departments are acquiring and using tablet computers, but instructors are still working to use them effectively.
By Brian Warmoth • July 16, 2012 -
Dell gets into the lecture-capture space
Dell is partnering with Echo360 for lecture-recording software to bundled with its server infrastructure for colleges and universities.
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
Apple re-listing products with EPEAT
Apple products will be resubmitted for evaluation under EPEAT's voluntary green electronics standards.
By Brian Warmoth • July 16, 2012 -
U.Va. and other leadership controversies show that tenured faculty can still wield influence
George Cohen is the idol of many university professors these days. The law professor, only several weeks into his term as chair of the Faculty Senate at the University of Virginia, became the central figure in the faculty's ultimately successful efforts to get the university's governin...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
University of Texas at Austin gets hydrogen-electric bus
UT Austin's new bus will provide a source of transportation and research for the campus.
By Brian Warmoth • July 16, 2012
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