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

Online learning and Kansas' twitter policy: This week's most read education news

Is student data privacy only a major breach away from becoming the next big issue in ed?

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2014

How have academic boycott movements effected change?

As these four examples show, the time-honored tactic has mixed results.

By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014

Are college 'sticker prices' a work of fiction?

Despite a trend toward 'tuition resets,' there are plenty of schools where no one pays full price.

By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014

San Francisco City College gets reprieve from judge

The school can remain open until a trial is held on its accreditor's decision. 

By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014

UW System reveals 3 presidential finalists

Dive Brief: The University of Wisconsin System revealed three finalists for its presidency on Thursday. The finalists include University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension Chancellor Raymond W. Cross, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Ex...

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2014

3 universities selected for U.S. drone testing

The universities will help determine safety standards and training guidelines for a 2015 integration deadline.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2014

Kansas re-evaluating policy on firing faculty over tweets

The policy had been criticized for harming academic freedom.

By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 2, 2014

U. of Illinois keeps track of political attempts to sway admissions

A special list was set up after a 2009 investigation uncovered favoritism.

By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 30, 2013

Recent college graduates have heaviest loan burden ever

The average student loan debt hit $29,400 for 2012 grads.

By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 27, 2013

Florida ruling backs tougher tenure regulations

Community college instructors had fought the new rules. 

By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 27, 2013

More small colleges charging students 'sticker-price' tuition

But with a lower advertised price, schools are trying to be more realistic with students and families.

By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 26, 2013

Vermont plan would give high school seniors full-time college courses

The new program expects 240 students in the fall.

By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 20, 2013

Occidental College hit with online attack over sexual assault reporting

The school has received hundreds of fake rape allegations. 

By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 20, 2013

Alabama State U. tells accrediting agency its finances are fine

Amid the controversy, the selection of a new president for the school may be imminent.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 19, 2013

Obama told to stay out of MOOC market

The president's advisers say he should let competition run its course.

By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 19, 2013

Kansas OKs guidelines for firing faculty over tweets

The policy comes after an anti-NRA tweet landed a professor in trouble.

By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 19, 2013