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CES 2014 and district tech rollouts: The week's most-read education news
Get caught up on news like Blackboard's MyEdu acquisition and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Kansas social media policy unlikely to be put on hold
The chairman of the board of regents says it is likely to stay in place while reviewed.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 17, 2014 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere
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Was D.C. college summit too focused on elites?
The meeting left out schools that are already doing the most for low-income students.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 17, 2014 -
U. of Nebraska's Milliken to lead CUNY
Milliken is said to be enthusiastic about confronting the issues facing the nation's third-largest public university system.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Gun-rights group wants weapons in Fla. college classrooms
A recent court victory already provides for keeping guns in parked cars on campus.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 16, 2014 -
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Judge upholds Carnegie Mellon's $1.17B patent award
Marvell Technology Group attempted to have the award reduced by $620 million due to CMU's "unreasonable delays" in pursuing the case.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Obama announces N.C. State U. manufacturing institute
The institute is part of the first of three manufacturing hubs set to be announced nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2014 -
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Calif. setting student academic standards for community college aid
About 40% of the state's community college students have their fees waived.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014 -
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College leaders gather for meeting with Obamas
The summit ties into Michelle Obama's effort to encourage low-income students to apply to college.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Chicago State University official investigated over plagiarism
The doctoral dissertation of the interim provost is being examined.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 14, 2014 -
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CUNY accuses Brooklyn College official of financial misconduct
Accusations against Prof. Joseph Wilson include taking a minimum of $200,000 more in salary than he was entitled to receive.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2014 -
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Chicago State University again goes after faculty blog
The school says the site that criticizes administration uses trademarks without permission.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Kansas professors urge hold on new social media policy
Dozens of senior professors say the policy could affect the most vulnerable staff members.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Governor plans funding increase for California universities—with a catch
The governor's proposal calls for no student fee increases.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 10, 2014 -
California lawmakers reviewing hate crimes on campus
A bullying incident at San Jose State prompts legislators to act.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 9, 2014 -
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Do competency-based programs deserve a shot?
And if such programs do grow, will higher education have only itself to blame?
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 8, 2014 -
Court ruling blocks part of NYU expansion plan
But the university sees a green light to begin its expansion.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 8, 2014 -
U. of Michigan employees report to work in snow, deep freeze
Many are unhappy that school did not shut down at campus, where classes resume Wednesday.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
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Corinthian Colleges Inc. may face government legal action
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is looking into the use of student loans.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Former president Clinton on for-profit college payroll
Clinton works for Laureate Education Inc., the country's biggest for-profit college company by enrollment.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
University of California campuses go smoke-free
UCLA led the pack and now the rest are following suit.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Duncan agrees to additional $5,000 fine against Va. Tech
Officials initially wanted the school to pay a second $27,500 fine as a result of the April 2007 campus massacre.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Rising cost of prepaid university plans prices out some families
Florida's plans were meant to make universities more affordable, but some families are opting for community college.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Kansas regents' policy on firing over tweets may have legal holes
The new rules are being re-evaluated.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Yale's new president continuing outreach to city around it
Peter Salovey comes into the job after his predecessor held the position for 20 years.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 6, 2014
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