Policy & Legal: Page 189
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Alleged terroristic threat may land U. of Houston professor in jail
A co-worker the professor previously "had issues" with believed he was going to assault her and staff members over tenure.
By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2013 -
Cal State-Monterey Bay's mid-semester housing policy changes infuriate students
Many students left the university's East Campus Housing apartments after the school raised rent and adopted assigned roommates like its main campus dorms.
By Roger Riddell • April 14, 2013 -
Universities launch data science programs to meet booming industry demand
McKinsey Global Institute predicts there will 500,000 data science jobs available in five years—there just won't be enough data scientists to fill them.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Top Rutgers lawyer fourth to step down after basketball scandal
John Wolf's resignation as the school's top lawyer follows his reassignment to the position after stepping down last week as a vice president.
By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2013 -
U. of Texas Regents turn in records of Austin campus president investigation
The regents agreed to turn records over to the legislators and allow the state to handle its investigation of a law foundation tied to the Austin campus president.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2013 -
Obama budget seeks student loan reform
Though it's unlikely to be passed into law, the budget's proposal could spark a Congressional student loan reform debate.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Accusations of funding inequity at Rutgers-Newark add to pressure on Pres. Barchi
The funding tensions come as the school deals with a highly-publicized sports scandal.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
60 protest at Florida Atlantic U. in support of 'Jesus-stomping' instructor
The demonstrators accused the school and Gov. Rick Scott of interfering with academic freedom.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Education undersecretary stresses need for more college grads during UW speech
Undersecretary Martha Kanter says a variety of options are needed to help people complete their degrees.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 education journalists on Twitter you need to follow
Want to keep up with breaking education news from the people who write about it? Check out these Twitter accounts.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
U. of Houston sit-in ends as teaching fellows are promised $1M
The sit-in, held in the reception area of the chancellor's office, began last Wednesday.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
College Board report rethinks Pell Grants
One pathway would support students 24 and under while the other would be focused on adult learners.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
Iowa Senate rejects two Board of Regents nominees
Heated debates on gay rights and academic freedom preceded the vote.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
Colo. House shoots down 4-year degrees at community colleges
A bill proposing four-year degrees at Colorado's community colleges received heavy opposition from the state's four-year universities.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
Study: New rules to slash number of Florida Bright Futures scholarships
The rules would require incoming students to have higher ACT and SAT scores to receive the award.
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2013 -
Rutgers will hire investigator to look into basketball scandal
The university will investigate its handling of the scandal amid allegations it suppressed the athletic director's move to fire men's basketball coach Mike Rice.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013 -
Princeton professor to lead New America Foundation
Anne-Marie Slaughter will serve as the nonpartisan public policy organization's new president.
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2013 -
What are the financial costs of the Rutgers scandal?
Labor attorneys, legislators and athletic boosters say the school could feel the hit to its wallet and reputation for years to come.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2013 -
Student body pres. to veto GLBT funding opt-out at Texas A&M
A controversial bill seeking to defund the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Resource Center seems to have met its demise.
By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013 -
Jindal budget a source of concern for La. higher ed chief
The budget counts on uncertain financing to fund the state's public colleges.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2013 -
NYC comptroller wants for-profits to disclose student debt data
Specifically, he's issued a release calling on DeVry and Career Education to do so.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2013 -
Cleveland State University administration receives vote of no confidence
The faculty felt they had not played enough of a role in the decision to convert its undergraduate curriculum to mostly three-credit-hour courses.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2013 -
Faculty layoffs spark AAUP condemnation at Southern U. at Baton Rouge
The American Association of University Professors may vote to censure the university.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2013 -
Did Rutgers' president know about coach's abuse?
Rutgers president Robert L. Barchi is facing criticism in the wake of the Mike Rice, Jr. basketball scandal.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013 -
Researcher accused of stealing cancer research for China
Hua Jun Zhao may face up to 15 years in prison for the alleged espionage.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013
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