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University of Utah overhauling tech-commercialization strategy
The school's former vice president of technology venture development is taking a leave of absence while new options are assessed.
By Brian Warmoth • July 16, 2012 -
How Toccoa Falls College Delivers A Picture-Perfect Technology Experience
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Toccoa Falls College (TFC) has long provided an idyllic, picturesque background where students can bond with nature. And now - thanks to a complete network renovation last year - the college is also delivering a picture-perfect technology ...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 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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Why Should Your College Go Wireless?
Are you considering rolling out wireless access points throughout your site? Consider the range of advantages afforded by these networks: Mobility - Wireless systems can provide users with access to real-time information anywhere in the organization, supporting productivity and service opportu...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
New book on the history of modern American poetry
Poetry, John Timberman Newcomb believes, has lost status in recent years. In the introduction to his new book, How Did Poetry Survive? The Making of Modern American Verse (University of Illinois Press), Newcomb argues that American poetry has been "segregat[ed] ... from modern social expe...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
New minor in gay studies faces political attacks in Louisiana
A new minor in a sociology department sounds like a pretty innocuous development. And the headline on a blog post last week from the president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette was labeled simply "New Minor in Sociology." But the president, E. Joseph Savoie, was defending t...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
NCAA cracks down on "course shopping" at Caltech
Last week was a damning one for intercollegiate athletics, as an independent investigation revealed the extent to which senior officials of Pennsylvania State University (all of them now out of their positions) repeatedly opted not to report Jerry Sandusky to authorities, and allowed him to go...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
Transitions: Florida A&M U. President to Step Down; New Leader at U. of Southern Maine
BRIEFS James H. Ammons will resign as president of Florida A&M University on October 11, he told university trustees in an e-mail last week. On the same day, the parents of a university band member who died in a hazing incident last fall filed a lawsuit against the institution. Richard Flo...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
Columbia Univ.: Would-Be Assassin Never Admitted
An Uzbek man who pleaded guilty to plotting to assassinate President Barack Obama was never admitted to Columbia University's medical school, the university said Saturday, contrary to defense claims before he was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • July 15, 2012 -
Dickinson State accreditation on the line over enrollment reporting
Dickinson's accreditation agency will require the school to explain its plan to correct problems by next year.
By Brian Warmoth • July 15, 2012 -
NYC To Decide On Controversial NYU Growth Plan
City officials will vote this month on a hotly contested plan to add four buildings totaling more than 2 million square feet to the Greenwich Village campus of New York University, the nation's largest private university. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • July 15, 2012 -
Ambitious students opt for start-ups over higher education
Some college students are willing to forgo college their college plans to start businesses.
By Lindsey Smith • July 13, 2012 -
College-attainment rates slowly rise despite budget cuts and tuition increases
A reduction in state funding has caused higher education institutions to raise tuition rates despite increased enrollment.
By Lindsey Smith • July 13, 2012 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: iPads, Pinterest and Moodle
Did you miss out on our posts about iPad and Pinterest use for schools or our interview with the founder of ClassFill? They were among the most read posts on Education Dive this week.
By Brian Warmoth • July 13, 2012 -
Gates grant funds Northern Arizona U's new distance learning program
NAU's program will target adults with 90 online competency-based courses.
By Brian Warmoth • July 13, 2012 -
Judge rules that accreditor inaccurately described for-profit school's status
A judge has determined that the Council on Occupational Education misled officials about the approval status of online courses being offered by Decker College.
By Brian Warmoth • July 13, 2012 -
Lawsuit reopened over prepaid Alabama tuition
A decision will be made as to whether or not a state program can pay reduced tuition rates after losing money.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
Penn State internal inquiry cites disregard for Sandusky victims
Former FBI director Louis Freeh and his law firm publish findings that note failures of Penn State's leadership.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
Apple computers could be out at University of California and Yale without EPEAT registration
San Francisco's decision to cease ordering Apple computers without EPEAT registration could echo in higher ed institutions that use the rating system.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
University of San Diego establishes center for mobile tech learning research
School of Leadership and Education Sciences announces a Mobile Technology Learning Center and accredited certificates for educators and administrators.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
Paterno family releases op-ed credited to former Penn State coach
Paterno's own words stopped short of defending anyone's actions but called for readers to judge his program based on its successes.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012 -
Florida A&M President James Ammons resigns
Ammons' resignation comes as hazed drum major Robert Champion's parents add Florida A&M to a lawsuit.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012 -
4 Pinterest strategies for colleges that seem to be working
EdTech breaks down Pinterest approaches at schools such as the University of Oregon and Ole Miss and explains what they are doing right.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012 -
ED Interview: ClassFill's Matthew Conway
Conway's Chicago-based startup presents a one-stop shop for class offerings, and community college courses may be in play down the road.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012 -
Colleges start new programs
Muhlenberg College is starting a major in Jewish studies. University of Houston-Victoria is starting a bachelor's program in creative writing. University of Indianapolis is starting a master of science program in sports management.
By Lindsey Smith • July 11, 2012 -
Accreditors examine need to measure adult graduation rates
WASC will require colleges to measure graduation rates for older students and other accreditors may follow.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012
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