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Universities team up for minority scientists program
Three universities and a medical institute will work together over five years to replicate a successful University of Maryland STEM program.
By Keith Button • May 21, 2014 -
Milpark acquisition marks Apollo's push into Africa
Apollo Education Group has acquired South Africa's Milpark Education for $25.6 million.
By Keith Button • May 21, 2014 -
Chegg to launch student career services center
Aside from connecting students and recent grads to jobs and internships, the resource will also recommend online courses for expanding skills.
By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
2 perspectives on the future of college textbooks
What do a textbook-publisher-turned-ed-tech company and a student advocacy group have to say about the future of college textbooks?
By Keith Button • May 19, 2014 -
Coursera co-founder leaving day-to-day role
Andrew Ng will remain as chairman of the company, despite taking a new job at Baidu.
By Keith Button • May 19, 2014 -
Ashford U. to pay $7.25M to settle student coercion allegations
The funds will be used to reimburse Iowa students following a three-year investigation.
By Keith Button • May 19, 2014 -
Will MOOC leaders accept debate challenge? The week's most read education news
Get caught up on the U. of South Carolina's shuttered program, Kansas' controversial social media policy, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2014 -
Critics challenge MOOC leaders to a debate
The Campaign for the Future of Higher Education has challenged the leaders of Udacity, edX and Coursera to debate the merits of MOOCs.
By Keith Button • May 14, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The top 8 college rankings you may have missed
While not the all-important U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges, these lists can be informative, if not all together fun.
By Keith Button • May 13, 2014 -
Google and grit: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on Google's latest ed app, Udemy's continued growth, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2014 -
Two groups consider accreditation for online courses
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation and a group called Modern States are exploring different approaches for online course providers.
By Keith Button • May 9, 2014 -
Udemy raises $32M as growth continues
The online learning marketplace continues to grow following recent expansions of its mobile offering and a growing number of international users.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2014 -
Amherst bans fraternities
The Amherst College board of trustees approved a policy that will allow students who are found to be members of underground fraternities at the college, which banned fraternities in 1984, to be suspended or expelled.
By Keith Button • May 7, 2014 -
Coursera gaining popularity in China
The MOOC provider's mobile app is helping it permeate the growing economic superpower.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2014 -
Cengage's Aplia tied to improved engagement and grades
The education publisher has released an independent study touting the benefits of the online homework tool.
By Keith Button • May 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 higher ed tech startups Mark Cuban is betting on
The Shark Tank investor and Dallas Mavericks owner is reportedly getting serious about higher ed.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2014 -
Coursera to add 8 physical classroom locations
The MOOC provider announced that it will add to its global network of physical classrooms, including its first two in the U.S.
By Keith Button • May 1, 2014 -
Can Duolingo disrupt the TOEFL for foreign students?
The translation software company plans to offer an exam comparable to the TOEFL through its app.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2014 -
Ed tech and interactive rankings: The week's most read education news
Find out about startups investors love, changes to the SAT, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2014 -
Coursework from 24 K12 Inc. schools no longer accepted by NCAA
Division I and II colleges and universities will no longer accept classes completed by incoming student athletes at the company's virtual schools.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2014 -
Codecademy expands content, unveils new site
The programming education company will now teach advanced coding skills along with the basics.
By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2014 -
Blackboard announces partnerships with LiveSafe, U. of Arkansas
One partnership focuses on expanding mobile campus safety solutions, while the other helps an institution grow its online programs.
By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2014 -
Community colleges see online enrollment climbing
Overall enrollments, however, are still on the decline.
By Keith Button • April 7, 2014 -
Educause President, CEO Diana Oblinger announces retirement
Oblinger oversaw much of the organization's expansion over the past decade.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Invasion of the MOOCs: Is higher ed's most disruptive force simply a fad?
The editors of a new essay anthology say the online learning craze may have more akin to '60s mop-top acts than War of the Worlds.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2014
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