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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 -
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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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 -
Huffington Post offers to publish student theses
Publishing online through HuffPo introduces opportunities, as well as risks for students who opt not to publish elsewhere
By Brian Warmoth • June 5, 2012 -
Higher education leaders to urge Ohio college trustees to ban smoking, tobacco on campuses
New measure urges an outright elimination of tobacco products at the state's 14 universities and 23 community colleges
By Brian Warmoth • June 4, 2012 -
MIT launches big data initiative, becomes home to Intel Science and Technology Center
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) will be home to the Intel Science and Technology Center (ISTC) for Big Data
By Brian Warmoth • June 4, 2012 -
How a business school requires all of its undergraduates to study abroad
The U. of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management faced challenges upping its study-abroad participants, but the right approach dramatically increased interest
By Brian Warmoth • June 4, 2012 -
Treatment of military Employees Earns Award For Western Michigan University President
Employees in the military at WMU maintain seniority, a pension and other benefits while they are on duty
By Brian Warmoth • June 3, 2012 -
U.S. officials try to assuage international educators' concerns on English programs
Speakers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security addressed continuing confusion over the agency’s interpretation of a new federal law requiring accreditation of intensive English programs Thursday at the annual NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference
By Brian Warmoth • June 1, 2012
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