Policy & Legal: Page 194
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NCAA ends its Scholarly Colloquium
Presenters at the colloquium remained critical of the NCAA during what is likely their last time to present those opinions under the organization's umbrella.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Moody's downgrades higher education, gives sector a negative outlook
After two years of stable forecasts, the nation's elite colleges and universities join the rest of the sector with a negative outlook.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Tulane University's Business School admits U.S. News & World Report received boosted data
George Washington University was previously suspended from the magazine's ranking for a similar offense.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Four Udacity courses to be reviewed by ACE
The arrangement with ACE is the MOOC provider's second major deal announced this week.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Purdue and Tuskegee announce collaboration to develop sustainable electronics
The Global Traineeship in Sustainable Electronics will also include partner universities from around the world.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
U of Colorado regents to call applicants in effort to boost Boulder enrollment
The regents announced a new scholarship in addition to the recruitment effort.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
California's online education pilot may change the face of college
The program replaces lower-division and remedial lectures with online courses.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Union College looks to increase retention with free last semester
Only about half of the school's incoming class returns for a second year.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Wilson College looks to boost enrollment by going fully co-educational in 2014
The school currently only allows male students as commuters on an age-restricted basis.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Mitch Daniels faces 6 issues out of the gate at Purdue
The former two-term governor begins his new job Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Duncan reportedly to remain in education department
The AP cites a source within the department, predicting that he will stay.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2013 -
U of New Orleans hopes to combat declining enrollment with marketing blitz
Can the school reach pre-Katrina numbers again?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Internet activist Aaron Swartz's suicide reverberates through academe
Some speculate that legal troubles stemming from a case involving millions of stolen journal articles led to his suicide.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Calif. Gov. Brown's budget redirects money to underprivileged schools
Suburban schools may ultimately pay the price.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2013 -
U Of Wisconsin System insurance, pension overpayments uncovered by audit
One state senator is calling for further investigation of the university system's new Human Resources System in the wake of the oversight.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2013 -
Report says U of Texas and A&M give students an incomplete view of American history
The two schools' lower-level American history courses allegedly focus too much on race, class and gender.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2013 -
N.J. college students launch campaign seeking 'tuition equality' for illegal immigrants
Student and activist groups kicked off their efforts with a rally earlier this week.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Double digit tuition increases possible in Connecticut
A $14 million state budget cut and looming budget gap may necessitate the increase.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2013 -
U. of Minnesota's state funding in jeopardy as admin. costs come under fire
$1.2 billion over two years may be a hard sell for Republicans and Democrats alike as discussions continue.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013 -
FBI joins Sawyer School investigation
The school gave students two days' notice before closing last week.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Colleges' physical education expectations sink for students
And P.E. courses are the only ones losing students amid larger trends.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Penn State nears $26 million spent on the Jerry Sandusky scandal
The total doesn't include fines leveled against the university by the NCAA.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Oil boom and increased support from conservative lawmakers bring funding increases to N.D. colleges
Some lawmakers are still skeptical of the funding increase.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Nebraska governor proposes two-year tuition freeze
If approved, the tuition freeze would be the state's first in decades.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Potential faculty strike grows more likely for Pa. State System of Higher Education
The faculty union is growing impatient with negotiations after working without a contract since June 30, 2011.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013
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