University group to Congress: Stop meddling with scientific research

The National Science Foundation’s grant awarding process has come under Congressional scrutiny. 

By Keith Button • Nov. 11, 2014

A growing trend: Campuswide bans on frat parties

Large fraternity parties are increasingly targeted as colleges and universities get more aggressive in battling conditions that lead to sexual assaults.

By Keith Button • Nov. 11, 2014

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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, courrsework and elsewhere

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Former UNC player sues over class scandal

The former player is seeking class action status to involve other former student-athletes, for allegedly providing him with a sham education.

By Keith Button • Nov. 10, 2014

Dismissed professors at NYC seminary back at work, for now

The Episcopal professors were fired in September during a strike protesting their dean.

By Keith Button • Nov. 10, 2014

Competency-based learning and documentaries: The week's most read education news

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By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2014

Suit challenges fed rules targeting for-profit colleges

The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities is challenging U.S. Department of Education's new gainful employment regulations.

By Keith Button • Nov. 7, 2014

University of California tuition freeze to end

Officials will propose undergraduate tuition hikes for state residents over the next five years, ending the three-year freeze. 

By Keith Button • Nov. 6, 2014

Study: Not all college certificates are created equal

Despite the increasing popularity of short-term certificate programs at community colleges, a new study reports that they aren't helping most students.

By Keith Button • Nov. 6, 2014

Researchers photographed Harvard students without consent

Not even their professors were informed until after the fact.

By Keith Button • Nov. 6, 2014

Accrediting agency to launch another UNC 'paper class' investigation

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Colleges is following up its 2012 investigation in the wake of a report revealing the cheating scandal stretched farther than previously thought.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2014

Ed Dept details Princeton Title IX violations, agreement

In addition to failing to respond promptly to complaints and end a sexually hostile environment for a student, the university's policies and procedures were reportedly not up to the department's standards.

By Keith Button • Nov. 5, 2014

Dartmouth profs issue latest vote to end Greek system

The vote follows a letter that spread among faculty in October and gathered 232 signatures.

By Keith Button • Nov. 5, 2014

Higher ed plays role in several gubernatorial elections

Issues surrounding spending, access, and more played a key role in states like Pennsylvania, California, and New York.

By Keith Button • Nov. 5, 2014

Creditors stand to lose if struggling law schools close

Many struggling law schools are being kept open by creditors in an attempt to mitigate their losses.

By Keith Button • Nov. 5, 2014

7 competency-based higher ed programs to keep an eye on

The U.S. Department of Education is still sorting out how it will evaluate competency-based programs, but these seven bear watching.

By Keith Button • Nov. 4, 2014

Alexander likely to be next Senate ed committee chair

The Tennessee Republican wants to cut regulations for higher education.

By Keith Button • Nov. 4, 2014

Research & Practice in Assessment journal releases special big data issue

The issue progresses from a simple definition and explanation of what big data is into more complex issues.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 3, 2014

Yale med faculty upset by sex harassment case

Yale School of Medicine faculty say the case points to a larger problem at the school.

By Keith Button • Nov. 3, 2014

Don't miss these 5 ed docs released in 2014

Issues like student loan debt, immigration reform, and resegregation influenced several great education films this year.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 3, 2014

Virginia State University president resigns

Facing pressure from students, along with the school's financial and enrollment woes, Keith Miller announced his resignation, effective Dec. 31.  

By Keith Button • Nov. 3, 2014

Hauntings, skills gaps, and infomercials: The week's most read education news

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By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2014

College students not getting flu shots

As few as 8% of college students are getting vaccinated for influenza.

By Keith Button • Oct. 31, 2014

Felony charges dropped against fired UNC-Greensboro photo employees

The three were fired for allegedly conducting their freelance photography business on the university's time, using its property.

By Keith Button • Oct. 31, 2014

Iowa university presidents request $12.9M to aid with performance-based funding

Presidents of the three Iowa public universities, along with regents, are asking the state to help the University of Iowa — the loser under the new funding model.

By Keith Button • Oct. 31, 2014

Survey shows four-year college presidents feeling pressure

According to the survey, state-level pressure is more likely to affect public institution presidents, while federal pressure has more of an impact on those at private institutions.

By Keith Button • Oct. 30, 2014