Fifteen Turkish universities ‘shut down’ after failed coup
The Turkish government has closed down 15 universities over the past year because of their alleged links to the Gülen movement, according to reports.
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Now and Then China: Graduates’ college life and days after graduation
Combo photo shows the college graduation picture of Zhang Yu in 2008 (L) and Zhang posing at his own bar in Taiyuan, capital of North China's Shanxi province, June 8, 2017.
What happened when a city full of teachers, most of them black, was fired
Research shows that half of the 4,300 New Orleans teachers fired after Hurricane Katrina never taught in Louisiana again
Where winds are blowing on accreditation
At meeting of federal advisory panel, some members push accreditors to set “bright lines” for colleges’ performance, while others caution against oversimplification.
Keep data for 10 years, say research integrity guidelines
Funders should stipulate that academics keep their data for at least 10 years so that research misconduct investigations have access to original findings, according to a proposed new set of guidelines on cooperation between universities and journals.
Incentives key to essential university-industry collaboration
The Australian government should link a portion of postgraduate scholarships to industry collaboration to drive higher rates of work placements, a new report has recommended.
Boston nonprofit partners with colleges to help former gang members get degrees
Matt Jackson, 34, recently wrapped up his first full semester at Bunker Hill Community College in Massachusetts.
Staffing Woes at the Education Department
Claude Pressnell, apparent choice as assistant secretary for postsecondary education, removes himself from consideration, further stalling efforts to fill leadership ranks at the Education Department.
Funding cuts pit US university leaders against states
Many US university presidents believe that their state political climate is “hostile” towards higher education, according to a survey conducted by the American Council on Education.
Texas community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2118 on June 12 which allows the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to authorize certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs in the fields of applied science, applied technology and nursing.
