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  • Re-thinking the role of uncertainty in MBAs

    According to Erica Dhawan, top MBA programs across the country fail to teach students how to think beyond the conventional methods of conducting business and make future executives far less fit to lead

    By Brian Warmoth • June 14, 2012
  • Foreign students wish they had more American friends, study says

    Less than half of international students in the U.S. reported being close to their American peers

    By Brian Warmoth • June 14, 2012
  • British government allows public-private competition in higher ed

    The British government previously set limits on the number of private university students who could receive tax-funded loans

    By Brian Warmoth • June 14, 2012
  • Tech start-ups challenge the status quo in higher education

    With costs going up in higher ed, start-ups are stepping up with alternate approaches to compete with traditional colleges and universities

    By Brian Warmoth • June 13, 2012
  • Michigan State University to end alumni access to school email addresses

    MSU's move prompts more than 400 responses as former students react to the decision

    By Brian Warmoth • June 13, 2012
  • Education Department ranks colleges from cheapest to costliest

    Trends emerge as the average tuition price at four-year public colleges rises 15 percent over the previous year

    By Brian Warmoth • June 13, 2012
  • Academic integrity debated as AAUP proposes new standards

    A comprehensive report urges colleges and universities to adopt policies regarding research and dealings with industries

    By Brian Warmoth • June 13, 2012
  • University of Wisconsin launching new dual-enrollment program for high school students

    Students will be able to earn college credits, and high schools will be able to keep state funding

    By Brian Warmoth • June 12, 2012
  • Post-graduate enrollment management programs on the rise

    As schools go online, admissions operations have followed, and administrators need to become more savvy with data analysis

    By Brian Warmoth • June 12, 2012
  • Princeton press to publish e-chapters from 2012 election book before completion

    In a non-traditional publishing move, the Princeton University Press will release the first chapters of its book The Gamble before the ending has been written

    By Brian Warmoth • June 12, 2012
  • University of Virginia faculty demand more information about president's departure

    Faculty want a more thorough explanation of the divide between Sullivan's vision and that of the Board of Visitors

    By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2012
  • UNC professor asked to repay $12K

    University wants Julius Nyang'oro to return money after a summer course was inappropriately conducted as an independent study

    By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2012
  • Barriers to competency-based education may be lifting, panel says

    WASHINGTON - Competency-based higher education's time may have arrived, but no college has gone all-in with a degree program that qualifies for federal aid and is based on competency rather than time in class. Colleges blame regulatory barriers for the hold-up. The U.S. Education Departmen...

    By Brian Warmoth • June 8, 2012
  • The Lantern at Ohio State signs contract with USA Today's Gannett

    Gannett will pay to run certain operations at OSU's student newspaper, opening up new advertising opportunities

    By Brian Warmoth • June 8, 2012
  • Men's Track Programs Not Coming Back This Year, Says Western Michigan University Trustees

    Although Western Michigan University will have a new surface at Kanley Track this fall, don't expect a men's track team to trek it. Read more »

    By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2012
  • University in Denver could lower tuition costs for undocumented immigrants

    The Metropolitan State College of Denver's newly-authorized tutions rates would make college more affordable for undocumented students from the state

    By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2012
  • U Of Wisconsin System Regents Approve A 5.5% Tuition Hike

    As two students silently held strongly worded signs in a cordoned-off "protest area" at the back of the room, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Thursday raised tuition by 5.5% at all campuses for the 2012-'13 academic year to help offset state budget cuts. Re...

    By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2012
  • A look at the reasons behind skyrocketing college costs

    The Christian Science Monitor looks at the root causes of tuition growth in higher ed

    By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012
  • Jury seated for Sandusky trial

    Former Penn State University football coach's jury included former employees and alumni from the school

    By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012
  • 'Human error' blamed as 300 U. Va. students' transcripts exposed online

    University taking steps to help those affected, Social Security numbers possibly compromised

    By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012
  • UC Davis administrators blamed in intimidation allegations

    Committee on academic freedom investigates possible harassment and intimidation tactics, backs professor

    By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012
  • 10 education systems give go-ahead for 'shopping sheet' to simplify college cost explanations

    White House worked with leaders to develop new standards for a one-sheet summary of annual expenses for students

    By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012
  • Wisconsin governor survives vote, faculty unions suffer a blow

    Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker keeps his job as attempt to recall him fails

    By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012
  • Students push back against UW president's recommended tuition hikes

    President Kevin Reilly's plan could raise UW-Madison tuition to over $10,000 per year

    By Brian Warmoth • June 5, 2012
  • What are the 10 least expensive private business schools?

    BYU's Marriott School tops The U.S. News Short List's rankings for the country's best private-school business degree buys

    By Brian Warmoth • June 5, 2012