College presidents and education secretary make joint call for gun reform at NAICU meeting

Suggestions shared included stricter laws regulating firearm purchases and improved services for the mentally ill.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013

University of Georgia names Morehead as new president

The state's board chose an experienced University of Georgia administrator to take over upon Michael Adams' departure.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 4, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

Artificial 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, coursework and elsewhere.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

University of Connecticut tops list of world's most sustainable campuses

Four other American universities made the University of Indonesia's list.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013

Bob Kerrey resigns from controversial president emeritus post at New School

The former senator and governor from Nebraska called it "a good time to separate."

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013

Harvard forced students in cheating scandal to withdraw

Harvard University has announced that more than half of the students implicated in last year's cheating scandal were required to leave the school for a period of time. 

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 1, 2013

Most Read Education News: E-textbooks, Davos and Pollack

It's never too late to see what the week's biggest education news was this week. Take a minute and get caught up!

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 1, 2013

Connecticut and Texas STEM growth plans illustrate strategic differences

One school is utilizing a boost in state funds while the other is spending no more than it already planned.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2013

Justice Dept. files extension request for publishers' appeal of Georgia State library copyright case

Will the DOJ take the publishers' side?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2013

Schools spend less on career centers despite pressure to help grads get jobs

Will the pressure eventually lead to institutions that are the exception becoming the rule?

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2013

Lugar and Hamilton go from Congress to the classroom as Indiana U faculty

Lugar will also donate Senate papers to the school.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2013

NC Gov. says 'butts in seats' are no good

Pat McCrory, the governor of North Carolina, has slammed the state's "educational elite," claiming they are only interested in putting "butts in seats."

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 31, 2013

UC-Berkeley finds anthropologist did not commit plagiarism

The investigation did find that the professor was the victim of a damaging e-mail and Internet campaign.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2013

Self-funded student health plans meet Affordable Care Act requirements, say HHS officials

Officials previously said they didn't think the regulation of self-funded plans was within their authority.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2013

In-state tuition approved for undocumented students in Virginia

No one spoke against the bill, which was a combination of several previous proposals that failed.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2013

Former LSU faculty member sues School of Art for firing over whistleblowing

An internal audit conducted by the school confirmed her claims about the school's illegal student fees.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2013

Michigan names Coursera supporter Martha Pollack as new provost

Will more MOOCs await the University of Michigan in the near future as a result?

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 30, 2013

Obama immigration reform plan includes DREAM Act provision

Details of the proposal are similar to those unveiled Monday by a group of eight senators.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2013

Charges bring end to Lindenwood University's 'Lindenleaks' mystery

The man behind the leaks, a former student, could face a year in county jail and as much as $1,000 in fines.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013

All of Florida's four-year colleges accept Rick Scott's $10K challenge

Only certain programs will be available at the lower rate.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013

Lawsuit against DeVry University alleges bribery, federal law violations

A former employee's suit brings a pile a of accusations against the company in San Diego.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 29, 2013

New America Foundation's student aid reform report focuses on Pell Grant

The report is among 16 commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013

Study shows student preference for colleges that spend big on amenities over academics

Should "college as a country club" prevail over academics?

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013

'Gang of Eight' senators reveal bipartisan immigration overhaul plan

The plan includes support for a key DREAM Act provision.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2013

Bloomberg donates $350M to Johns Hopkins

With his latest gift, Michael Bloomberg is the largest living donor to any educational institution in the U.S.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013

What are the world's 10 most sustainable campuses doing right?

Water conservation, light bulb switches and commuting initiatives have added up to big savings and lighter footprints from Los Angeles to Ireland.

By Nicole Raz • Jan. 28, 2013