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Women in sociology with children have better careers, according to study
Research looked at achievements among female sociologists and found mothers more likely to have ideal careers.
By Brian Warmoth • July 5, 2012 -
DSU Raising Tuition, Housing Meal Plan Rates
Delaware State University is raising its tuition, housing and meal plan rates for the 2012-2013 academic year. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • July 4, 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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Faculty Senate gains new recognition at University of Virginia
The group's success in restoring Sullivan to power means that they may be more powerful going forward.
By Brian Warmoth • July 4, 2012 -
Tennessee governor to review state's university system
Haslam will talk to business and higher ed leaders in an effort to appraise the state of Tennessee's colleges and universities.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
10 ways educators and universities are using Google Plus
Google's social network offers a few unique advantages for instructors and administrators, as you can see on this Education Dive list, which looks at some of the best school-associated Plus accounts out there.
By Lindsey Smith • July 2, 2012 -
Federal judge strikes debt-repayment standard from 'gainful employment' regulations
The judge's opinion takes issue with the regulations' 35% loan-repayment stiplulation.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
Dept. of Homeland Security clarifies English-language program accreditation requirements
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program's announcement stipulates that programs should produce two types of documentation.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
Retirement rate expected to increase at University of Michigan
The university's associate vice president says the baby boom generation will see a wave of retirement over the next 5 1/2 years.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
Sexuality class student sues Western Nevada College
A student claims that her instructor failed to provide alternate assignments after asking students to reveal personal details about themselves.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
Allen: Long-term strategy should trump academic/corporate values debate in higher ed
Danielle Allen argues that a focus on the conflict between academic and corporate values misses the point at the University of Virginia.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
Dragas reappointed to University of Virginia's governing board
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell gives Sullivan's critic a second four-year term on the Board of Visitors.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
W Fund to invest $20 million in university startups
The University of Washington will see leftover Stimulus Act funds with new investments and donations used to help young companies.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: Hashtags, education data and the University of Virginia
Catch up with this week's most popular news in Education Dive's five most read news posts of the week. You might see something you missed.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
Cal Grant cuts likely to slice into for-profit college financial aid
California budget cuts $134 million from the Cal Grant financial aid program, and for-profit colleges will be hit hardest.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
AAUP calls for stronger voice of contingent faculty in school governance
The American Association of University Professors believes that non-tenure-track faculty and graduate students are not playing a big enough role in school government decisions.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
CSU settles with whistle-blower for $100K
The legal dispute ends for a lecturer who reported a colleague for having the university billed for personal expenses.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
For-profit college stocks suffer after 'gainful employment' data released
A federal report shows that 5% of programs do not meet the Department of Education's standards, and at-risk companies's shares get hit.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
Office 365 for Education available Wednesday from Microsoft
The new version of the cloud-based suite will be marketed to replace Live@edu for K-12 schools and universities.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
Judge rejects anti-gay student's suit against Augusta State
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former student who challenged the right of Augusta State University's counseling program to require all students to learn to treat gay patients in a supportive, nonjudgmental manner. Judge J. Randal Hall found that the university's rules did...
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
At birthday celebration, land-grant colleges get advice about their future
WASHINGTON -- Public colleges must increase access by keeping costs of attendance down and harnessing technology to engage and educate students, a parade of big-name speakers said Tuesday at a conference celebrating the sesquicentennial of the national legislation that established public unive...
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
Deal reached to extend student loan interest rate
WASHINGTON -- With less than a week remaining until the interest rate on federally subsidized student loans is set to double, Senate leaders said Tuesday afternoon that they had agreed on a compromise to keep the rate at 3.4 percent for another year. The $6 billion extension would be paid for ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
After months of build-up, BCS presidents approve college football playoff
WASHINGTON -- A dozen university presidents whose approval was the final major barrier to a college football playoff gave their endorsement here Tuesday night, after a quicker-than-expected three-hour meeting, months of preparations by conference commissioners, and years of anticipation among ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
UC, Cal State Leaders Wary Of Proposed Tuition Freeze
California university leaders are warily watching a tuition freeze plan that would cost the schools -- and students -- dearly if voters reject November's state tax initiative. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • June 26, 2012 -
UND Foundation Confident Donors Will Meet $300 Million Goal
The UND Foundation is $25 million away from meeting its $300 million fundraising goal, and it has until 2014 to gather the donations. Foundation CEO Tim O’Keefe is confident the goal will be met when they stop counting donations on Dec. 31, 2013. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • June 26, 2012 -
STI Program Expanding Reach Of Drake State's Appeal To Students
Shattering those stereotypes of learning a "trade" simply to earn a living that has dogged tech programs is a critical aspect of Drake State's approach. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • June 26, 2012
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