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Shmoop Helps Students Give It the Old College Try
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (June 25, 2012) - Today's teens are tech-savvy, at least in the chatting department. But they're hardly going to LOL and OMG their way to college degrees. Fortunately, there are resources available that do more than simply direct them to the latest "fail"...
By Shehryar Nabi • June 26, 2012 -
Public University leaders recognize Virginia's problems
Teresa Sullivan's battle against the University of Virginia's board is nothing unique in today's higher ed climate.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Americans in Egyptian higher ed programs remain cautiously optimistic
Egypt's new Islamist president is not expected to push immediate education reforms that would significantly impact U.S.-based programs.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
'Gainful employment' data released by Department of Education
Information sheds light on how for-profit institutions fare when compared to traditional colleges and universities.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Public Campuses Mimic Private University Experience
Consider two very different college experiences. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
Audit largely clears Education Department on gainful employment process
An internal audit has largely exonerated the U.S. Department of Education for its handling of sensitive information in the run-up to the release of "gainful employment" rules last year. But the audit report from the department's inspector general included a few mild rebukes, and ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
Virginia governor demands final decision or resignations over Sullivan's removal
McDonnell calls upon the University of Virginia's board to move forward when they meet to discuss the matter on Tuesday.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2012 -
Survey indicates online learning apprehension among educators
Faculty have mixed feelings as more universities push to offer online instruction alternatives.
By Brian Warmoth • June 24, 2012 -
Michigan State eliminates health insurance mandate as tuition rises 3.5%
Pressure from state's Legislature leads to a compromise on cost increase for MSU students.
By Brian Warmoth • June 24, 2012 -
College Board puts 857 desks on the National Mall lawn to remember drop-outs
The Board's “Don’t Forget Ed!” campaign uses desks to draw attention to the country's need for education reform.
By Brian Warmoth • June 21, 2012 -
University presses debate how to reconcile with libraries in wake of Georgia State copyright battle
CHICAGO - "Oh, jeez," said one university press director, as Linda Steinman, lawyer for the Association of American University Presses, delivered a blistering summary-cum-critique of a district court judge's ruling last month in Cambridge v. Patton here at the trade association&#...
By Brian Warmoth • June 21, 2012 -
Minnesota Supreme Court says U. of Minnesota may punish student for Facebook posts
Facebook posts joking about cadavers violated school policy, touching on a larger issue in health profession programs.
By Brian Warmoth • June 21, 2012 -
UConn researcher fights school's decision to terminate him
A professor accused of fabricating research is appealing the University of Connecticut's move to fire him.
By Brian Warmoth • June 20, 2012 -
Interim University of Virginia president disagreed with Sullivan ousting
Temporary replacement Carl Zeithaml speaks out about the unfolding situation in Charlottesville.
By Brian Warmoth • June 20, 2012 -
Complete College America declares war on remediation
Complete College America is on a crusade to improve remedial education, which it says is hopelessly broken and failing students. The group has had big successes in a campaign that is gathering steam, but some community college leaders say their rhetoric and proposed fixes go too far. That diss...
By Shehryar Nabi • June 19, 2012 -
Government report cites millions in unclaimed education tax breaks
2009 records show 1.5 million filers may have neglected to take advantage of higher ed-related tax benefits
By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2012 -
Undocumented students to avoid deportation following Obama announcement
Approved candidates who have lived in the country long enough to receive work authorization
By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2012 -
British government allows public-private competition in higher ed
The British government previously set limits on the number of private university students who could receive tax-funded loans
By Brian Warmoth • June 14, 2012 -
University of Wisconsin launching new dual-enrollment program for high school students
Students will be able to earn college credits, and high schools will be able to keep state funding
By Brian Warmoth • June 12, 2012 -
Barriers to competency-based education may be lifting, panel says
WASHINGTON - Competency-based higher education's time may have arrived, but no college has gone all-in with a degree program that qualifies for federal aid and is based on competency rather than time in class. Colleges blame regulatory barriers for the hold-up. The U.S. Education Departmen...
By Brian Warmoth • June 8, 2012 -
Men's Track Programs Not Coming Back This Year, Says Western Michigan University Trustees
Although Western Michigan University will have a new surface at Kanley Track this fall, don't expect a men's track team to trek it. Read more »
By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2012 -
University in Denver could lower tuition costs for undocumented immigrants
The Metropolitan State College of Denver's newly-authorized tutions rates would make college more affordable for undocumented students from the state
By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2012 -
A look at the reasons behind skyrocketing college costs
The Christian Science Monitor looks at the root causes of tuition growth in higher ed
By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012 -
Jury seated for Sandusky trial
Former Penn State University football coach's jury included former employees and alumni from the school
By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012 -
10 education systems give go-ahead for 'shopping sheet' to simplify college cost explanations
White House worked with leaders to develop new standards for a one-sheet summary of annual expenses for students
By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012
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