Yale employee indicted in kickback scheme

The former audio-visual projects manager allegedly arranged to receive kickbacks from vendors he contracted for work.. 

By Keith Button • June 17, 2014

U. of Southern Maine makes final cuts to close $2.5M budget gap

The shuttering of three academic programs is expected to close what had started as a $14 million budget gap.

By Keith Button • June 16, 2014

Report makes economic case for college education in Maine

The study, which examined data like lifetime earnings and taxes paid, was conducted to counter the idea that the state lacks good jobs for graduates.

By Keith Button • June 16, 2014

Mississippi community colleges hike tuition 4%

The hike comes despite a 4.6% increase in state funding.

By Keith Button • June 16, 2014

2U, K12 LMS options, and supercomputers: The week's most read education news

Learn more about President Obama's new efforts to help manage student loan debt and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2014

2 Brown U. football players accused of sexual assault ordered off campus

The school ordered the pair to leave campus in April, five months after their alleged assault of a Providence College student.

By Keith Button • June 13, 2014

City College of San Francisco averts closure

New accreditation rules will buy the school more time to come into compliance and remain open.

By Keith Button • June 13, 2014

Montana university sexual harassment case set to begin

A Montana State University-Northern dean has accused a former provost of sexual harassment and the university of retaliating against him for complaining.

By Keith Button • June 13, 2014

Delaware lawmakers dismantle higher ed open records bill

The bill would have required the state's public universities to fully comply with open records laws.

By Keith Button • June 13, 2014

Task force: Cut number of trustees at Rutgers

The move is among recommendations to simplify governance for the university.

By Keith Button • June 12, 2014

Stanford declines to expel sex assault assailant

The university says the student, found responsible for sexual assault, does not pose a threat to the campus.

By Keith Button • June 12, 2014

GOP blocks Democrats' student loan refinancing bill

The proposal would have allowed student loans to be refinanced at a lower interest rate, much like mortgages.

By Keith Button • June 12, 2014

President Obama focuses on higher ed in first Tumblr Q&A

Access and affordability were among topics discussed in the session.

By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2014

Two Temple U. profs facing ethics investigation

The professors are alleged to have not adequately disclosed that their research on prisons was funded by the private prison industry.

By Keith Button • June 11, 2014

Community colleges seek accreditation extension for San Fran peer

The leaders of fellow two-year schools are appealing for an extension of the City College of San Francisco's July 31 deadline.

By Keith Button • June 11, 2014

Former Sallie Mae unit up for billion-dollar Ed. Dept. contract

The company, Navient, which last month settled a case accusing it of swindling soldiers, would potentially oversee student loan operations.

By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2014

Campus sex crimes up 51% in 10-year span

The latest figures from a U.S. Department of Education survey show other crimes fell alongside the increase.

By Keith Button • June 10, 2014

Three Ohio universities get bomb-sniffing dogs

The state is funding the purchase and training of the dogs, and the program could eventually see them used at every public university in Ohio.

By Keith Button • June 10, 2014

What do students think the university of the future looks like?

A survey of more than 20,800 students reveals their vision of universities in 15 years, including an emphasis on online, career-skills-oriented learning.

By Keith Button • June 10, 2014

NCAA settles video game lawsuit for $20M

The settlement with Division 1 football and basketball players brings the total video game lawsuit settlement funds for college athletes to $60 million.

By Keith Button • June 10, 2014

College tuition a likely issue in Florida gov race

State funding and rising tuition for public colleges and universities are likely to be focused on.

By Keith Button • June 9, 2014

Accused campus sex assault perps fighting back with lawsuits

Students expelled or suspended after being held responsible for sexual misconduct are considering and filing more lawsuits against their schools.

By Keith Button • June 9, 2014

California lawmakers consider 'affirmed consent' law for college students

The proposal would require any student at a state college or university to receive a 'yes' before engaging in sexual activity.

By Keith Button • June 9, 2014

Obama plans student loan relief initiatives

The president is expected to announce plans today that would help relieve the student loan debt burden for borrowers

By Keith Button • June 9, 2014

Maps, the Fortune 1000, and Chegg: The week's most read education news

Get caught up on Chegg's new acquisition, a former SUNY president's requirement to repay $100K to the school, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2014