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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 -
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Student Success
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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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 -
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 -
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
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