More Scrutiny of Colleges’ Finances? Education Department Says No
Even as GAO and others say department needs to do more to monitor institutions for financial risks, department doesn't plan changes.
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Could Chinese demand plug Taiwan’s higher education hole?
Taiwan hopes that attracting students from further afield, particularly mainland China, will help to address its higher education crisis.
Stanford professor wins inaugural $4 million Yidan Prize
A Stanford University professor has been named the winner of a new $4 million (£3 million) education prize in recognition of her research on the malleability of intelligence.
Purdue bid to buy online university Kaplan clears federal approval hurdle
Purdue University says the U.S. Department of Education has signed off on the college's plan to buy Kaplan University, a for-profit, online school. ...
Is China Punishing a U.S. University for Hosting the Dalai Lama?
Chinese scholars may have more difficulty coming to the University of California, San Diego, after the university invited the Tibetan religious leader to deliver a commencement speech.
New Zealand ‘top in world’ for preparing students for future
New Zealand and Canada have been singled out as the countries that best prepare students for the future, in a major study that assesses the “effectiveness” of education systems.
A Schism in Medieval Studies, for All to See
Medieval studies professors’ arguments on white supremacy lead to accusations of doxxing, racial insensitivity, as well as the use of expletives -- all on public forums, with concerns that one side has more power than the other.
Apprenticeship degree scheme a big draw
A new scheme modelled after the renowned German and Swiss system of apprenticeship has seen keen interest from Singapore university students, with close to 200 applying for 65 places on offer this year.
Elsevier takes on Wikipedia with science definitions service
Publishing giant Elsevier is taking on Wikipedia with the launch of a new service that provides encyclopedia-style entries on key scientific topics.
Community college students encouraged to apply for DACA renewal scholarship
The California Community Colleges today applauded the Mission Asset Fund (MAF) for offering scholarship funds to cover the costs for students needing to renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrives (DACA) status ...
