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Financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz discusses the fiscal cliff deal's impact
The deal may have extended or made permanent some tax provisions, but it only delays several potential cuts that still loom on the horizon.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Outgoing Gov. Mitch Daniels plans same-day transition to job as Purdue president
The two-term Indiana governor will begin his new job as soon as his successor is sworn in.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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
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Outside attorney hired by Oklahoma State regents to help with sexual assault report investigation
Dallas-based attorney James Sears Bryant previously investigated a sexual misconduct case at the University of Iowa.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Student-aid fraud investigation at Alabama State University may include other schools
Instances of fraud were first reported by the school to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation in January 2012.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Iowa Board of Regents member wanted university institute for her senator husband
Sen. Tom Harkin's wife wanted the matter to go to a vote, according to an email obtained in an Associated Press report.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Texas community colleges put partial blame for lower enrollment on meningitis shot requirement
The cost of the vaccine may be contributing to enrollment declines already being caused by other factors.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Pennsylvania Gov. Corbett announces lawsuit against NCAA
The lawsuit is the latest development in the aftermath of Penn State's Jerry Sandusky scandal.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
U. of Wisconsin System to provide syllabi to NCTQ following settlement
The UW System will also pay fees, damages and costs.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Students, teachers left angry and without answers following Sawyer Schools' sudden closure
The two Connecticut Sawyer Schools closed unexpectedly over the holiday break.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Pennsylvania governor sues NCAA over Penn State sanctions
The NCAA has responded, saying the lawsuit is without merit.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Tulane is fourth school to report incorrect data to 'U.S. News' in 2012
The data included test scores and admissions for the school's M.B.A. program.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Cuts to higher ed programs avoided with fiscal cliff deal
The last-minute deal also extends key higher ed tax provisions.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
ACTA says agency overstepped its role with U.Va. 'warning,' files DOE complaint
The Department of Education confirms it received the complaint.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 1, 2013 -
U.Va. survey shows support for board appointment changes
Community members seem to support new process rules after 2012 Sullivan debacle.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 31, 2012 -
Federal jury awards Carnegie Mellon $1.17 billion in patent case
If it isn't reduced, the award will be the largest on record.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Technology, salaries and Sandy Hook
Catch up on the week's most popular Education Dive reads with our top five news posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Report clears athletics, faculty in UNC scandal
Unfortunately for the school, the report also finds that the problem dates back a decade earlier than reported.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Ferris State U. Board of Trustees receives surprise contract offer from faculty association
Will the board accept the offer?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Cavanaugh to leave chancellorship of Pa. state universities for job in D.C.
The announcement comes in the middle of the system's ongoing contract negotiations with faculty.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
No explanation given for 24/7 police guard at Carnegie Mellon U president's home
Neighbors say the uniformed officers on guard alternate between CMU police and Pittsburgh city police, but officials are staying tight-lipped on the situation.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Teachers in small Texas town carry concealed guns at school
Harrold, Texas, is being cited in the post-Sandy Hook debate of whether or not districts nationwide should consider arming teachers and administrators.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Professor's post-Sandy Hook tweet sparks academic freedom debate
Conservative bloggers and columnists have taken the professor's tweet as a literal threat of violence against the CEO of the National Rifle Association.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Christie appoints Martin Perez as only Latino member of Rutgers Board of Governors
Perez is only the second Latino to serve on the board.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Penn State president receives raise after first year on the job
The school's current president, Rodney Erickson, was promoted to the position in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 19, 2012 -
U. of Houston addresses growing mental health services demand
The school's increase in students seeking mental health services and challenges to meet that demand reflect a national trend.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 19, 2012
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