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UVa College Foundation trustees call for Sullivan's reinstatement ahead of meeting
The letter, directed at the University of Virginia's Board of Visitors, states that Sullivan should retain the presidency.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
6 Twitter hashtags for higher education info
EdTech recommends a handful of useful hashtags for keeping up with high-quality Twitter conversations.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 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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Shmoop Helps Students Give It the Old College Try
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (June 25, 2012) - Today's teens are tech-savvy, at least in the chatting department. But they're hardly going to LOL and OMG their way to college degrees. Fortunately, there are resources available that do more than simply direct them to the latest "fail"...
By Shehryar Nabi • June 26, 2012 -
Public University leaders recognize Virginia's problems
Teresa Sullivan's battle against the University of Virginia's board is nothing unique in today's higher ed climate.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
The Forces Are Not With You
Three concurrent phenomena threaten the future of liberal arts education. My husband recently retired after 40 years in education. He's done everything from teaching (high school and college) to publishing (textbooks and software) to consulting. He's seen every swing of the pendulum--v...
By Shehryar Nabi • June 26, 2012 -
Americans in Egyptian higher ed programs remain cautiously optimistic
Egypt's new Islamist president is not expected to push immediate education reforms that would significantly impact U.S.-based programs.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
'Gainful employment' data released by Department of Education
Information sheds light on how for-profit institutions fare when compared to traditional colleges and universities.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Public Campuses Mimic Private University Experience
Consider two very different college experiences. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
TSU Professor Sues Tennessee Board Of Regents
State board accused of secretly meeting to ruin university Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
The High Cost of College: Is Tech Part of the Problem or the Solution?
With students drowning in debt, CT examines the role of technology in the overall cost of a college education--and its potential for reversing a pricing model that is unsustainable. Illustration by James Steinberg The news these days is filled with headlines lamenting the high cost of college....
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
States uphold financial aid despite continuing budget cuts
The multiyear saga of dwindling state budgets has shown no sign of changing course, yet states still awarded about 2.5 percent more financial aid to students in 2010-11 than they did the previous year, according to a report released today. The National Association of State Student Grant and Ai...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
Audit largely clears Education Department on gainful employment process
An internal audit has largely exonerated the U.S. Department of Education for its handling of sensitive information in the run-up to the release of "gainful employment" rules last year. But the audit report from the department's inspector general included a few mild rebukes, and ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
Virginia governor demands final decision or resignations over Sullivan's removal
McDonnell calls upon the University of Virginia's board to move forward when they meet to discuss the matter on Tuesday.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2012 -
Survey indicates online learning apprehension among educators
Faculty have mixed feelings as more universities push to offer online instruction alternatives.
By Brian Warmoth • June 24, 2012 -
Sandusky verdict means uncertain times ahead for Penn State
PSU will face the results of other investigations this year as its athletic department attempts to move forward.
By Brian Warmoth • June 24, 2012 -
Michigan State eliminates health insurance mandate as tuition rises 3.5%
Pressure from state's Legislature leads to a compromise on cost increase for MSU students.
By Brian Warmoth • June 24, 2012 -
3 high schools whose 2012 graduates are all going to college
High schools in Washington, D.C., Boston, and Chicago will be sending every member of their 2012 graduating classes to college.
By Lindsey Smith • June 22, 2012 -
New book examines state of public universities on 150th anniversary of Morrill Act
The land-grant universities of the United States are this year celebrating the sesquicentennial of the Morrill Act, which not only led to the creation of many of the universities, but arguably was instrumental in the development of public higher education broadly. A new book, Precipice or Cros...
By Lindsey Smith • June 22, 2012 -
University of Virginia board could reappoint Sullivan as president next week
The Board of Visitors will meet Tuesday as Sullivan's reappointment is reportedly being discussed.
By Brian Warmoth • June 22, 2012 -
Catholic colleges see number of female presidents fall
Catholic schools have a rich tradition of female leadership, but the number of women serving as presidents has fallen in recent years.
By Brian Warmoth • June 22, 2012 -
Mitch Daniels Unanimously Named Purdue's 12th President
Gov. Mitch Daniels was unanimously elected this morning to be Purdue University’s next president. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • June 21, 2012 -
College Board puts 857 desks on the National Mall lawn to remember drop-outs
The Board's “Don’t Forget Ed!” campaign uses desks to draw attention to the country's need for education reform.
By Brian Warmoth • June 21, 2012 -
Gale and National Geographic to Bring Inspiring and Iconic Resources to Library Audience
Launch of National Geographic Virtual Library Product Suite Announced Farmington Hills, Mich., June 20, 2012 - Gale, part of Cengage Learning and a leading publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses, and the National Geographic Society, one of the world...
By Shehryar Nabi • June 21, 2012 -
New service could become a GPS for tracking academic performance
Not to be confused with GPS, Lone Star College's new experiment is the "Educational Positioning System" (EPS).
By Brian Warmoth • June 21, 2012
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