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Colleges expect more reform during Obama's second term
President Barack Obama emerged a winner in Tuesday's election, and education reformers have significant expectations.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Bond measures for college facilities approved by voters in a number of districts nationwide
Several states had bond measures on the ballot, and they fared well overall.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
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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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Maryland voters pass Dream Act referendum
Voters approved the measure, which previously passed the state legislature in March, 58 to 42% Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Student aid woes cause Corinthian shares to tumble
The for-profit education company's shares fell 10% in trading Monday.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Florida Gov. Rick Scott presents expanded education agenda to state panel
Scott's plans received praise from those present.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Republicans call for investigation of federal student-loan program's management
Citing a number of borrower complaints, seven Congressional Republicans have called for an investigation by the Government Accountability Office.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2012 -
For many states, public tuition earmarked for financial aid may become a political issue
Many see the practice as a factor in driving up the cost of college for middle- and upper-class students.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Former soldier aims to change UNC's treatment of veterans
Hayleigh Perez, an Iraq War veteran, says the University of North Carolina system discriminated against her by denying her in-state tuition.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2012 -
UCLA to impose tobacco ban this spring, ahead of system-wide 2014 ban
The Los Angeles campus' tobacco ban begins April 22.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Pell cuts impact transfer and returning students
The number of students affected lines up with initial projections.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Law professor sparks admissions and race debate at UCLA
The report says the school's holistic approach to admissions is used to admit a disproportionate number of minority students.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Hurricane Sandy leads Harvard to cancel classes for first time in 34 years
The Ivy League school's last weather-related closure occurred during a blizzard in 1978.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Justice Elena Kagan may be swing vote in copyright case impacting libraries and publishers
The case revolves around whether or not first-sale doctrine applies to copyrighted works made and purchased outside the United States.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 29, 2012 -
LSU Board's merger of chancellor and president positions may be first step in realignment
The move is listed as a key feature of a restructured LSU in a report presented to the board Friday.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2012 -
U Of Colorado to make extended three-year contracts available to instructors
State law now allows for the extended contracts.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2012 -
For-profits suffer as more students opt for traditional schools
Stiffer competition and increased regulatory measures paint a grim picture of the for-profit sector's future.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Judge declares mistrial in U. of Iowa political bias suit
Jurors declared a deadlock twice in the case of a professor who claims she was passed over for a faculty position because of her conservative views.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
State audit alleges $272,000 fraud at U. of Iowa hospitals
Jennifer Whitmore-Meier even gave herself over $20,000 in "exceptional performance bonuses."
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Tulane President Scott Cowen elected leader of Association of American Universities
Cowen's year-long term began as soon as he was elected Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
PETA files complaint asking that U. of Colorado cease use of animals in labs
The animal rights activist organization filed an initial request in February.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Florida task force gets agreement on higher ed issues
Recommendations include new tuition rates based on schools and areas of study.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Court overturns dismissal of conservative student paper's free speech lawsuit against Oregon State
University officials may have violated the student journalists' free speech rights under both the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Miami University says students who posted rape flier in dorm identified
The students will be disciplined internally and won't face criminal charges.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2012 -
Enrollment in income-based repayment remains low despite concern over rising student debt
Many students remain unaware of the program's existence.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2012 -
Study suggests U. of Oklahoma uses racial preferences in admissions
University officials dispute the conservative think tank's claims.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2012
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